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Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Mid-Century Three-Seater Sofa

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A rare and important three-seater sofa by Danish architect and furniture designer Ludvig Pontoppidan (1883-1962). One of the early figures in Scandinavian modern design, Pontoppidan's trendsetting designs took hold in the 1940's, ahead of the primary canon of 1960's furniture and decor. Laced with subtle nods to his Art Deco contemporaries and the traditional designs of decades past, Pontoppidan's furniture stands at a turning point in the Danish mid-century aesthetic that has become a staple for interior design enthusiasts and collectors alike. Consistent with Pontoppidan's aesthetic of simplicity, elegance, and functionality, this sofa features a curved back with gently sloping sides and tapered beechwood legs. Two rows of button tufts and rope piping add subtle dimension to the mid-century red upholstery.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 70.25 in (178.44 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Scuffs to the legs. Age toning to fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwalk, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B102 (G)1stDibs: LU2916333292682
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