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Set of Nine Danish Dining Chairs by Eskild Pontoppidan for Ludvig Pontoppidan
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Description
Master Craftsman, Ludvig Pontoppidan, produced extraordinary fine furniture for many of the important designers of his time.
Architect Eskild Pontoppidan, designed these chairs. From their hand crafted and stitched leather seats and backs, to the precision of the joinery, they represent the best quality furniture produced in 20th century Denmark. They are also very comfortable.
A set of these chairs were exhibited at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild, Kunstindustrimuseet, Copenhagen,16, September 2nd - October 1960, Stand 1.
Please see the images of the documentation in photos.
Read also the blog post by MCM Daily about Cabinet Maker Ludvig Pontoppidan.
https://www.mcmdaily.com/ludvig-pontoppidan/
The seat depth is 16 inches and the overall depth is 17 inches. -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Notes: Grete Jalk, ed, Dansk Mobelkunst Gennem 40 aar, Volume 4 1957-1966, Copenhagen, 1987 P.-137 for exact model Origin: Denmark Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Leather and Teak Condition: Good. exceptional original vintage condition..some mild leather recoloring was necessary to cover scuffs Creation Date: 1960 Number of Pieces: 8+ Styles / Movements: Modern, Scandinavian Modern Book References: Grete Jalk, ed, Dansk Mobelkunst Gennem 40 aar, Volume 4 1957-1966, Copenhagen, 1987 P.-137 for exact model Article References: https://www.mcmdaily.com/ludvig-pontoppidan/ News references: https://www.mcmdaily.com/ludvig-pontoppidan/ Dealer Reference #: GDF-EP-01 Incollect Reference #: 457474 -
Dimensions
W. 20 in; H. 33 in; D. 17 in; W. 50.8 cm; H. 83.82 cm; D. 43.18 cm; Seat H. 18 in; Seat H. 45.72 cm;
Message from Seller:
Established in 1999, by antiques dealer Gail Garlick, the gallery focuses on historical works of the 20th Century. Primarily Good Design shows furniture, lighting and decorative arts from Italy, the US and Scandinavia. Meticulous about authenticity, we maintain a substantial research library. Our preference for refined works in original patina have won us an international following of designers, collectors and gallerists.
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