Harp chair | Dorotheum

Estimated value: 4000-5000 EUR

Reached Price : 5000 EUR

Auction:
Design

Sales date: 2002-12-11

Location:
Vienna, Austria

Lot number: 153

Design

Jorgen Hovelskov
Year 1968
Manufacturer Christensen & Larsen/Denmark

Architonic id

4102113

A rare “Harp” or “String" chair, designed by Jorgen Hovelskov, 1968, for Christensen & Larsen/Denmark, polished cherry, flag line, height 127 cm, depth 117 cm, width 104 cm, height of seat 40 cm. The curved shapes of the legs are reminiscent of Viking boats. These and the tightened ropes provide this chair with an impressive sculptural quality.
Lit. N. Oda, Danish Chairs, 1999, p. 178.