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Carl-Johan Boman - Höyrypuusepäntehdas

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

Documentation

Ample Provenance

Origin

Finland

Period

1920-1949

Materials

stained solid and bent birch

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;

Condition

Good. fully restored, new suede leather cushion

Creation Date

1930

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“

Styles / Movements

Collectible Design, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Incollect Reference Number

414893