Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'X' Chair, Denmark 1950 - 1960
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Description
Mid-Century X-chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in cognac leather and mahogany. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s-1960s.
Especially in cognac leather this work is very rare.
About the designers:
Hvidt & Mølgaard was a Copenhagen-based, Danish design and architectural firm which existed from 1944 until 2009. Founded by Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), the company was a pioneering force in Danish furniture design and industrialized production in the 1950s, creating furniture that was easy to mass-produce and economic to transport.
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More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Origin: Denmark Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Pressed Wood, Leather Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use; One of the legs has a small chip that has been repaired (glued) in the past. Leather in very good condition for it's age. Creation Date: ca 1950s - 1960s Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Book References: #1. Illums Bolighus: Center of Modern Design, distributor's catalog, 1961, unpaginated #2. 'Den store danske møbelguide', Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, p. 119. Incollect Reference #: 262215 -
Dimensions
W. 22.44 in; H. 28.94 in; D. 28.35 in; W. 57 cm; H. 73.5 cm; D. 72 cm; Seat H. 13.39 in; Seat H. 34 cm;
Message from Seller:
Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great
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