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Antti Nurmesniemi

Pair of Antti Nurmesniemi Lounge Chairs Designed for Hotel Palace, Finland, 1952

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Finland

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Lacquered Birch, Leatherette, Upholstery

Dimensions

W.	36.22 in;	H.	36.02 in;	D.	33.46 in;
W.	92 cm;	H.	91.5 cm;	D.	85 cm;

Seat H.	15.35 in;
Seat H.	39 cm;

Condition

Good. Wooden base with minor wear. Leatherette upholstery with a few minor bumps on the backside and a few minor scratches. The general overall impression is good. Full condition report available upon request.

Creation Date

1952

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

This exceptionally rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. The chairs were a custom commission to furnish the lobby and other public spaces of the modernist hotel interior.
The organic round seat shell retains its original black leatherette upholstery. The loose cushion is upholstered in a white wool, offering a nice contrast and adding depth to the design. The chair is resting on an X-shaped base made of black lacquered birch wood.

The chairs are generously sized and very comfortable. Please see the fifth picture of the listing to get a better sense of scale (the person sitting in the chair is 188 cm/ 6'2 ft).

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern

Incollect Reference Number

425567