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Very Fine Pair of Demi-Lunes in Mahogany with Brass Mounts by Ernst Kuhn

Creator: Ernst Kühn
Offered by: BAC

Description
Exceptional pair of demi-lune consoles by Ernst Kühn (1890-1948), having half-round top cases, each with two curved front drawers framed in brass and graciously weighty ring pulls, meticulously crafted in Cuban mahogany by Lysberg, Hansen & Therp, Denmark, circa 1940; Cabinetmaker’s metal label inside drawer.

Founded in 1841, Lysberg, Hansen & Therp (the firm’s official name 1933-2002, now simply “Lysberg”) maintained a reputation as one of Copenhagen’s most esteemed cabinetmakers through the 20th century. An official purveyor to the royal courts of Denmark and Sweden. its production was largely traditional in character, often featuring handsome mounts in ormolu or brass.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Mahogany, brass
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1930s-1940s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco
Incollect Reference #:	293711

Dimensions

W.	36 in;	H.	29.75 in;	D.	16 in;
W.	91.44 cm;	H.	75.57 cm;	D.	40.64 cm;

Message from Seller:

A premiere design gallery for over two decades, BAC offers an unparalleled collection of fine 20th century European antiques selected with a connoisseur’s eye and an historian's rigor. Specializing in the very best of French and Nordic decorative arts and furnishing, BAC features work by design masters such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Axel Einar Hjorth, and Kaare Klint, as well as pieces by lesser known talents, chosen for their intrinsic quality and beauty.

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