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Rare and Important Jørgen Berg Cabinet, William Christensen, Denmark, 1960s

$75,359.17
£55,000
€64,154.54
CA$103,223.22
A$114,806.75
CHF 59,948.52
MX$1,397,076.02
NOK 765,634.04
SEK 718,029.66
DKK 478,809.90
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About the Item

A rare and important Jørgen Berg cabinet-on-stand, model no. 24190, executed by master cabinetmaker William Christensen, Denmark, in the 1960s for luxury Danish department store Illums Boighus, Copenhagen, Denmark. Rosewood-veneered wood, 19 drawers of various sizes, including one with a secret compartment, with 3 brass keys, on a black ebonised wood base with brass shoes. Reverse with retailers' metal label impressed ILLUMS BOLIGHUS/KØBENHAVN. Sold with a copy of the original purchase receipt, dated 8th September 1962.
  • Creator:
    Jørgen Berg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.12 in (140 cm)Width: 36.42 in (92.5 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1961 / 1962
  • Condition:
    Repaired: One minor repair to veneer on the side. Otherwise in original condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    LEWES, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2259335030032

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