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CARL GUSTAF HIORT AF ORNÄS 1940's ARMCHAIR FOR HIORT TUOTE PUUNVEISTO, FINLAND

Description
Finnish interior architect, Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs designed modernist 1940s armchair with a high rounded back, detailed with a rolled edge. Four solid stained wood wedge shaped legs provided a sculpture like base to the chair. Produced at Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland which was founded by Hiort Af Ornäs in 1945. This early piece was part of a small production run at the workshop.

Height to seat 14.25”. Width 28.75”, total height 39.75”. Manufacturer's stamp.

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	marked on bottom
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	carved stained wood, fabric upholstery
Condition:	Good. fully restored, new upholstery
Creation Date:	1945
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	560812