Showrooms

Philip Arctander (Attributed)

The “Clam” Chair/Rocking Chair by Philip Arctander (formerly Martin Olsen)

Origin

Sweden

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Upholstery.

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	34 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	86.36 cm;

Condition

Excellent condition.

Creation Date

1950's

Description

Philip Arctander, (1916-1994), “Clam” Rocking Chair, produced by Sune Johanssons Möbelfabrik in Nässjö. Circa 1950th. Upholstered frame, moulded armrests and curved legs. Fitted with detachable rocking chair runners.

Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 75 cm.

Originally designed for Nordisk Staal & Möbel Central in Denmark, designed in 1944. Minor signs of wear. Earlier the chair has been attributed to Martin Olsen, Norway. The lounge chair was designed for Nordisk Staal & Möbel Central in Denmark but has also been produced under licence by Vik & Blindheim, Sykkylven in Norway. The chair here was produced by Sune Johanssons Möbelfabrik in Nässjö, the third known producer of the chair.

Literature: Advertising for Nordisk Staal- & Møbel Central in the magazine ‘Bygge og Bo’, November 1945.

Styles / Movements

Mid Century, Modern, Scandinavian Modern

Incollect Reference Number

308877