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CARL-JOHAN BOMAN 'Flexible chairs' N. Bomanin Höyrypuusepäntehdas Turku Finland

Creator: Carl-Johan Boman - Höyrypuusepäntehdas
Offered by: B4

Description
Carl-Johan Bowman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed from solid and bent birch with a walnut brown stain. The seat cushion has been newly upholstered in medium brown suede, the wood frame newly refinished. This chair model was created in a limited number of approximately 20 pieces. The maker Höyrypuusepäntehdas is noted for producing furniture for Eliel Saarinen.

Width 26.5”. Height 28.5”, Depth: 28.5“, Seat height: 15.5“

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	stained solid and bent birch
Condition:	Good. fully restored, new suede leather cushion
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	414893

Dimensions

W.	26.5 in;	H.	28.5 in;	D.	28.5 in;
W.	67.31 cm;	H.	72.39 cm;	D.	72.39 cm;

Seat H.	15.75 in;
Seat H.	40.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, B4 specializes in collectible designer furniture, lighting, art and accessories. Pieces in the showroom date from the 1920’s through the late 1970's with a focus on Scandinavian Modern. Since opening in the year 2000, the gallery has been at the forefront of decorating trends, with appearances in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, HYLAND, Wallpaper* and Find magazines.