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Gunnar Asplund

Gunnar Asplund Pair of Garden Chairs

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (similar item)

Origin

Sweden

Period

1920-1949

Materials

iron, ash

Dimensions

W.	16.54 in;	H.	32.68 in;	D.	17.72 in;	H.2.	18.11 in;
W.	42 cm;	H.	83 cm;	D.	45 cm;	H.2.	46 cm;

Condition

Good. An excellent vintage condition

Creation Date

1930s

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

A pair of garden/outdoor chairs by Swedish architect Gunnar Asplund (1885-1940) in gray metal. The chairs were designed in 1930 and produced by Iwan B. Giertz, Flen, Sweden. They are made of forged iron bars with a seating made of five ash slats and a similar slat is used as the backrest. One chair is labeled by Giertz.

The model was designed for and exhibited at the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930. The chairs were used mainly at the Festplatsen and the press area, but also at the 'Ellida' restaurant.

Styles / Movements

Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Dealer Reference Number

Cc.bb.AsplundGarden.v.1703ab

Incollect Reference Number

417661