Moderne design hos Bruun Rasmussen

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2 Moderne design hos Bruun Rasmussen Det katalog De nu sidder med i hånden er udtryk for flere fornyelser. Markedet for moderne kunst er i uafbrudt bevægelse. Bevægelser som det er vores naturlige mål at følge så tæt som muligt til såvel sælgers som købers bedste. I anerkendelse af den stadigt større internationalisering, der også i høj grad præger markedet for kunst, har vi for første gang valgt at udsende vores katalog på engelsk. Vi håber, at dette initiativ vil blive vel modtaget, men erkender at der sikkert er mange, der stadig gerne vil kunne læse kataloget på dansk, hvilket også er muligt på vores hjemmeside Igennem de seneste mange år har Bruun Rasmussens auktioner over moderne kunst og design fundet sted i henholdsvis april og oktober. Introduktionen af en ekstra moderne auktion, så det årlige antal nu er tre i stedet for to, er endnu et udtryk for, at moderne kunst og design virkelig har vind i sejlene i disse år. Vores moderne auktion byder som altid på et imponerende udbud af moderne møbler, design og kunsthåndværk. Møbelafdelingen sætter fokus på temaet Snedkermøbler gennem fire årtier og byder på en række håndsnedkererede møbler fra den gyldne periode i dansk møbelkunst, nemlig årene 1927 til Udvalget omfatter bl.a. et enestående og ikke tidligere udbudt møblement tegnet af Finn Juhl i 1941, et morsomt unikaskab ligeledes tegnet af Finn Juhl samt flere håndlavede unikamøbler af tidlige modernister inden for møbelkunst såsom Magnus Stephensen, Frits Schlegel og Tyge Hvass. Disse tidlige næsten præ-moderne møbler får bl.a. selskab af flere af de efterspurgte og velkendte modeller skabt af Frits Henningsen, Ole Wanscher og Kaare Klint. Inden for sølvsektionen er et af højdepunkterne det meget elegante art déco teservice af sterlingsølv, tegnet af Svend Weirauch og udført hos Frantz Hingelberg i Det er os ligeledes en fornøjelse at kunne udbyde ikke færre end to store sæt sølvbestik i det elegante Bernadotte mønster fra Georg Jensen. Af moderne kunsthåndværk udbydes et fint og varieret udbud af keramik, glas og metalarbejder. Fremhæves skal særligt en monumental stentøjsvase med bronzelåg, smukt dekoreret med okseblodsglasur og udført af Kresten Bloch og Knud Andersen. Imponerende er også Carl Haliers store lågvase med sung glasur samt bronzelåg og stand af Knud Andersen. Axel Salto er ligeledes repræsenteret med et varieret udbud af keramiske værker, heriblandt en flot stentøjsvase i spirende stil, der er dekoreret med en fantastisk sommerfuglevingeglasur. God fornøjelse!

3 Modern Design at Bruun Rasmussen This catalogue reflects the changes we are making to address the Modern Art market, which is in constant motion. Our aim is to anticipate the market s developments and fluctuations closely for the benefit of both buyers and sellers. Recognising that increasing globalisation is also characterizing the art market, we have chosen for the first time to publish our catalogue in English. We hope this initiative will be well received, but realize that many of you might still want the Danish text which can be found at For many years, the Modern Art and Design Sales at Bruun Rasmussen have been held in April and in October. The introduction of an additional Modern Art and Design auction in June will bring the total number of annual Modern auctions to three, an acknowledgement of the current prosperous market for Modern Art. As always, our Modern auction will feature an impressive array of Modern Furniture, Design and Decorative Art. The Furniture section focuses on the theme Crafted Four Decades of Dedication, and features handcrafted items from the important period in the history of Danish cabinet making, 1927 to1966. The selection includes an exceptional interior setting by Finn Juhl from 1941, appearing at auction for the first time; a unique funny cabinet also by Finn Juhl; and various handcrafted unique pieces from early Modernist architects such as Magnus Stephensen, Frits Schlegel and Tyge Hvass. These early, almost pre-modern, items are accompanied by many of the wellknown and highly coveted models by Frits Henningsen, Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint. The Silver section includes an elegant, Art Deco, three-piece sterling silver tea set designed by Svend Weihrauch and executed by Frantz Hingelberg s workshop in1937. We are also pleased to offer two large and extensive sets of flatware in the stylish Bernadotte pattern from Georg Jensen. The Decorative Art section offers a variety of fine ceramics, glass and metalware. One of the highlights is the monumental bronze lid vase, by Kresten Bloch and Knud Andersen, with its attractive sang de boeuf glaze. Another impressive piece is the stunning sung glaze vase made by Carl Halier, with fitted lid and stand in bronze by Knud Andersen. Finally, Axel Salto is represented with a selection of his ceramics, most notably a superb sprouting style stoneware vase, with a compelling butterfly-wing glaze. We hope you will enjoy the catalogue!

4 design modern onsdag torsdag design torsdag fredag 6. juni kl. 13 nutidskunst kl. 18 udvalgt kunst juni kl. 13 klassisk modernisme grafik juni kl. 18 udvalgte møbler juni kl. 13 møbler og design tæpper og tekstiler sølv kunsthåndværk africana auktion 772

5 design møbler, belysning og kunsthåndværk auktion juni 2007 eftersyn torsdag 31. maj kl fredag 1. juni kl lørdag 2. juni kl søndag 3. juni kl mandag 4. juni kl tirsdag 5. juni kl Bredgade 33 DK-1260 København K Tel Fax bredgade@bruun-rasmussen.dk

6 design modern wednesday 6 june thursday design 1 pm contemporary art pm selected art june thursday 7 june friday 1 pm classic modern art prints pm selected furniture june 1 pm furniture and design carpets and textiles silver decorative art africana auction 772

7 design furniture, lights and decorative arts auction 6-8 june 2007 preview thursday 31 may 3 pm - 6 pm friday 1 june 10 am - 5 pm saturday 2 june 11 am - 4 pm sunday 3 june 11 am - 4 pm monday 4 june 10 am - 5 pm tuesday 5 june 11 am - 4 pm Bredgade 33 DK-1260 Copenhagen K Tel Fax bredgade@bruun-rasmussen.dk

8 department of furniture and design Peter Christmas-Møller Peter Kjelgaard Ole Ravn Malene Dybbøl Peter Beck Bruun Rasmussen Aarhus Peter Tholstrup Bruun Rasmussen Aarhus

9 selected furniture thursday 7 june at 6 pm lot

10 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN ARNE JACOBSEN b. 1902, d A pair of "AJ" Floor lamps. Grey-painted metal with shade of sand coloured canvas. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. H. 183 cm. (2). Designed for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Literature: Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum: "Arne Jacobsen", 1998, p. 439, p. 436, p DKK / HELMUT MAGG, ATTRIBUTED Low sideboard of rosewood, front with five doors behind which drawers and shelves of maplewood. Legs of chromed steel. Designed 1960s. Probably manufactured by Karl Haiges, Germany. H. 75 cm. D. 43 cm. L. 245 cm. DKK / JOHANNES ANDERSEN b. 1911, d Three-seater sofa with sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with black leather. Mounted on shakerstyle leg-frame of chromed steel. Designed 1960s. Manufactured by Trensum, Sweden. L. 221 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

11 524 LOUIS CHRISTIAAN KALFF b. 1897, d Table lamp with round black enamelled metal shade and base of brass and black enamelled metal. Designed Manufactured by Phillips, Holland. H. 43 cm. DKK / BODIL KJÆR b Free-standing desk in rosewood with frame of chromed steel. Top with four intergrated drawers. Manufactured by E. Pedersen & Søn. H. 71 cm. W. 100 cm. L. 200 cm. This larger version of the table was only made by special order. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

12 CRAFTED 526 ARNE JACOBSEN b. 1902, d "The Egg Chair". Seat, back and sides upholstered with original black leather. Loose seat cushion re-upholstered. Profiled aluminium base. Model Designed Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. DKK / ARNE JACOBSEN b. 1902, d "The Egg Chair". Seat, back, sides and loose seat cushion upholstered with original black leather. Profiled aluminium base. Model Designed Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

13 528 ARNE JACOBSEN b. 1902, d "The Swan Sofa". Frame of aluminium, upholstered with original patinated cognac coloured leather. Model Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. L. 144 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

14 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN 529 POUL HENNINGSEN 529 b. 1894, d PH-Bedside table lamp with antiqued metal components, bakelite socket holder and 2/1 shades in opal glass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Literature: "Light Years Ahead", p DKK / POUL HENNINGSEN b. 1894, d PH-Bedside table lamp with antiqued metal components, bakelite socket holder and 1/1 shades in frosted glass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Literature: "Light Years Ahead", p DKK / DANISH FURNITURE DESIGN Gateleg diningtable, elliptical form with sculptured V-legs and flipdown leaves with integrated joints. Top of rosewood and frame of dark stained mahogany. Manufactured by Dyrlund in the 1960s. H. 72 cm. W. 130 cm. L. 190 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

15 BODIL KJÆR bf Free-standing writing desk of rosewood with frame of chromed steel. Top with four integrated drawers. Matching section on wheels with two drawers, (not illustrated). Manufactured by E. Pedersen & Søn, Denmark. H. 71 cm. W. 92 cm. L. 184 cm. (2). DKK / EJNAR LARSEN AND BENDER MADSEN Small chest in rosewood. Made by Willy Beck, Cabinetmaker, Copenhagen. DKK / 670 BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

16 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN 534 ARNE JACOBSEN b. 1902, d "The Swan Chair". Two easychairs upholstered with original patinated dark red leather. Model Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. (2). DKK / HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d Free-standing desk of mahogany. Top with two integrated drawers. Frame and handles of chromed steel. Model JH-810. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. H. 70 cm. W. 110 cm. L. 220 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

17 ARNE JACOBSEN b. 1902, d "The Swan Chair". Two easychairs upholstered with original patinated dark red leather. Model Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. (2). DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

18 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN JOHAN ROHDE b. 1856, d A mahogany display cabinet. Probably made by H. P. & L. Larsen Brothers, Cabinetmaker ca H. 235 cm. W. 183 cm. D. 39 cm. Provenance: Royal Copenhagen. DKK / THORVALD BINDESBØLL b. 1846, d "The Sun". Chandelier of brass with eight arms. Manufactured by F. W. Doberck & Søns Eftf. V. C. Amundin. H. 80. Diam. 55 cm. DKK / HOLGER JAKOBSEN "Kaminsofa". Highback sofa with white painted wooden frame, edged with gold. Upholstery in green wool. Made in approx H. 115 cm. W. 140 cm. Exhibited: Kronborg "Danish Art of Cabinetmaking", Literature: Bodil Busk Laursen, Søren Matz, Chr. Holmsted Olesen [ed.]: "Danish Art of Cabinetmaking", Fonden Kulturbro, Illustrated p. 16. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

19 JOHAN ROHDE, STYLE OF b. 1856, d A pair of Arts & Craft bergéres of mahogany with curved armrests, seat and back upholstered with patterned wool together with round one-pillar table of mahogany with tabletop of rootveneer arranged in a star pattern. Table: Diam. 91. H. 68 cm. (3). DKK / JOHAN ROHDE, STYLE OF b. 1856, d ,5-seater Arts & Crafts-sofa of mahogany. Box construction with curving sides. Fronts, sides and top of back with profiles. Upholstered with patterned grey wool. L. 202 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

20 CRAFTED 542 THORVALD BINDESBØLL, ATTRIBUTED Highback Arts & Crafts easychair of solid Cuban mahogany, with several carvings. Armrests, seat and back upholstered with fabric in the pattern "Willow bough" designed by William Morris. Designed in ca Made by cabinetmaker Anton Kjær. Metal sign at bottom of chair. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

21 543 JOHAN ROHDE b. 1856, d Sofa in Cuban mahogany decorated with volutes and ornamentation. Back and sides with hammered brass plaques. Seat and back upholstered with black horsehair. Made by H. P. & L. Larsen brothers, Cabinetmakers, approx L. 214 cm. Exhibited: "Johan Rohde Ars Una", Odense City Museums and Storstrøms Kunstmuseum Illustrated p DKK / detail 543 BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

22 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN 544 POUL HENNINGSEN b. 1894, d "PH-Twin ring" with socket holders of bakelite, fitting three 2/2 shades in red/frosted glass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Diam. 70. DKK / WALTHER NIELSEN Reclining sculpture of solid ash with integrated side table. Seatcushion and headrest upholstered with red leather. Made by Sigmund Højland Olsen. L. 180 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

23 POUL HENNINGSEN b. 1894, d "PH-Ring" fitting three 2/2 lamps with socket holders of patinated metal, shades of amber coloured glass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Diam. 58 cm. DKK / * BØRGE MOGENSEN b. 1914, d "The Chinese Cabinet". Free-standing cabinet of solid mahogany. Front with two doors, inside six removable shelves and two trays. Hinges and lock of solid brass. Manufactured by Søborg Møbler, Denmark. H. 120 cm. W. 80 cm. D. 35 cm. The Chinese Cabinet was designed 1944 and manufactured for the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen that same year. In 2001, Søborg Møbler relaunched the cabinet. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

24 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN POUL HENNINGSEN b. 1894, d "PH-Academy". Chandelier of nickel plated metal with socket holders in black bakelite, fitting with six 3/2 shades in amber coloured glass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Diam. 90 cm. H. 70 cm. DKK / POUL HENNINGSEN b. 1894, d "PH-Low Miniature". Table lamp of patinated metal components and brown bakelite with 2/2 red/frosted glass shades. Marked "PH-lamps Patented". Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

25 550 GUSTAF AXEL BERG b. 1891, d "Work Chair". Sculptural high back easychair with original upholstery. Upholstered with light coloured slightly textured fabric. "Inside" of chair fabric printed with "Flora" a textile print designed by Marie Gudme Leth Legs of light coloured beech. designed Made Gustaf Axel Berg was active as a furniture designer in the years around He participated in the New York 1939 World Exhibition and here helped establish the concept of "Swedish Modern". This chair was presented in 1940 at the "Vår bostad" exhibition held at the Röhska Museum of Decorative Art in Gothenburg. Later it was shown at the 1943 "Svensk Form " exhibiton held at the Danish Museum of Decorative Art in Copenhagen. Here G. A. Berg presented a "workgroup" consisting of a table, lamp and this chair. In an article in "Nyt Tidskrift for Kunstindustri" from 1943 he himself describes the group like this: "My idea and purpose with the group was a working environment for a restless, hyperintellectual chief-executive with representative duties. A creative, sensitive personality, who s thoughts pour out, sparkling as a Northland- river in the spring. But a man,who knows the art of shaping his thoughts and dressing them with the proper language, while they turn into words. He dictates to his secretary and as such he has no need for a real desk. The Work Chair is for such an executive.". DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

26 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN 551 HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d A pair of shell chairs with frame of beech. Seat and back of laminated steambended teak. Model FH Designed Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. (2). DKK / HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d Bench with frame of beech. Seat and back of steambended laminated teak. Designed Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. L. 135 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

27 553 MAGNUS L. STEPHENSEN A pair of easychairs with frame of steambended beech. Seat with loose cushion and cane underneath. Sculpturally shaped back with buttons and edgings of natural leather. Back and cushion upholstered with light grey wool. designed Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Partial paperlabel placed under seat of one chair. (2). Magnus L. Stephensen belongs to a circle of architects who in the 1930s were formative in creating a new modern aesthetics in Danish architecture.this included his friends and partners Mogens & Flemming Lassen, Frits Schlegel, and Vilhelm Lauritsen. This chair is the more sculptural elaborate version of two variations on the same basic model that Stephensen designed 1932 for Fritz Hansen. Here he utilized the traditional skill of steambending, that had been the companys trademark since its formation and combined it with a modern functional design. The characteristic sculptured wingback was employed by Stephensen as early as 1930 when exhibited together with cabinetmaker Axel Søllner at the Cabinetmakers Exhibition and as late as 1963, when he did a variation in leather and mahogany very similar to this chair, that was only made in two pieces by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

28 SELECTED FURNITURE AND CRAFTED DESIGN POUL HENNINGSEN b. 1894, d "PH-Two level Cascade". Chandelier of brass with socket holders of white bakelite, fitting with nine 2/1 frosted glass shades. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. Diam. 78 cm. Restored. One extra top shade and one extra bottom shade included. DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "Chieftain". Easychair with frame of walnut, seat, back and armrests upholstered with light coloured patinated leather. designed Made and stampled by Søren Horn's Eftrflg., Roth Andersen cabinetmaker. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

29 Crafted - Four Decades of Dedication Works by Danish Cabinetmakers During the last ten years, we have seen a constantly growing interest in vintage Danish modern furniture. From an early feeble start, the market has grown to its select well-informed state of today, with a tremendous demand for Danish modern classics. What will be next is a question often asked. Or: Which young designer will be the Hans Wegner or the Arne Jacobsen of tomorrow? We guess the real question is whether there could be a new golden age of Danish furniture any time soon? Predicting the future is at best extremely difficult, but it seems more than likely that the answer is no! The success of Danish furniture design, culminating around should be seen as a window of opportunity in history - a rare period in time when a receptive international audience looking for something new coincided with conditions in Denmark in which the country, more less untouched by war, had a small-sized industry and a pool of skilled workers and craftsmen available. Furthermore, in the s a theoretical foundation had been laid in Denmark under the guidance of Kaare Klint. This was a school of functional needs devoted to perfect craftsmanship, and it was this tradition that pervaded an entire generation of architects graduating from the School of Furniture at the Royal Academy of Arts. Many of these architects would remain ardent proponents of Klint's ideas, others would oppose them, but the emphasis on craftsmanship was inherent in them all. Today, in the world of IKEA with new technologies and thousands of different materials available it is clear that the notion of modernization coming from traditional craftsmanship and the use of traditional wood materials was already an anachronism at its inception, one condemned to a fleeting existence. But even accepting this fact, what was it that made Danish furniture design so successful and special? The best answer is: The recurring annual exhibitions by the Cabinetmakers' Guild of Copenhagen, which started in 1927 and went on until No other event is anywhere near as significant to the development of contemporary furniture design in Denmark. Back in 1927, when Danish furniture production was at a low ebb in terms of quality and renewal, the exhibitions got off to a modest start. Focus was primarily on offering the participating cabinetmakers a chance to sell their pieces. But it soon became clear to the Cabinetmakers that they needed to do something new if they were to attract public interest. And what was new was the collaboration between architect and craftsman. The architects brought with them an understanding of the kind of furniture modern life required, while the cabinetmakers blew the life and pride inherent in craftsmanship into those pieces. Over the years architects and cabinetmakers would form regular partnerships, which would last for decades and which became one of the defining characteristics of the exhibitions. The best known examples are Kaare Klint & Rud. Rasmussen, Ole Wanscher & A.J. Iversen, Hans Wegner & Johannes Hansen, and Finn Juhl & Niels Vodder. Some cabinetmakers, such as Peder Moos and Jacob Kjær, continued to design their own pieces with other architects participating occasionally and working with various cabinetmakers. But it is telling that all Danish furniture designers of any importance in the period between 1927 and 1966 did at some point participate in the exhibitions. By the 1950s the exhibitions had developed into the Fashion Week of Danish Furniture, a place where new ideas were presented, ideas that would be modified and trickle down into mass production at furniture factories, thus influencing the way thousands and thousands lived. At this point, in general the cabinetmakers were still able to sell their costly handcrafted pieces, and the market sustained an entire industry of cabinetmakers. However, as the 1960s passed, the inherent anachronism of trying to produce in quantity by hand became more and more obvious as the cost of labour rose and furniture factories were able to produce their wares ever more inexpensively. It gradually became impossible to sell handcrafted pieces in any great numbers. Some workshops closed or scaled down operations. A few tried to buck the trend by rationalising production while still insisting on craftsmanship, but in the 1980s most ceased to exist. Today Rud. Rasmussen is the only workshop from the Golden Age still in operation. But the legacy remains with us and we are pleased to present a selection of pieces from this period. As the former rector of the Danish School of Design, the architect Viggo Steen Møller wrote in 1966 about cabinet making: Wood is a lovely material, but great care must be shown in the use of it. The happiness it brings to us in the shape of practical and aesthetically outstanding products from the hands of the artisan is a happiness full of optimism. (Litt. The craftsmen show the way. Ed. Povl Christiansen & Hakon Stephensen, Kbh p. 52.) BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

30 CRAFTED HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d "The Chair". A pair of blonde mahogany armchairs. Seat and top rail of woven cane. Model JH 501. Designed Made by Johannes Hansen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Early marks from maker. (2). DKK / HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d Bench with frame of oak, upholstered with stribed wool. Model JH-555. Made by Johannes Hansen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. L cm. DKK / HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d Bench/low table with frame of oak and loose reversible top of solid teak. Made by Johannes Hansen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 45 cm. B. 42 cm. L. 150 cm. Shorter variant of model presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Annual Exhibtion in Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 Aar", volume 3, p DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

31 HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d "Valet Chair". Oak frame and seat in teak, storage space underneath. Model JH-540. Designed Made by Johannes Hansen Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Metal plaque. Acquired by the current owner's family in the late 1950s. DKK / HANS J. WEGNER b. 1914, d Foldingchair with oak frame, seat and back of cane. Model JH-512. Designed Made and stamped by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

32 CRAFTED 561 EJNAR LARSEN AND BENDER MADSEN Armchair of rosewood with integrated back and armrest. Seat, back, integrated armrests and top part of legs upholstered with patinated red leather. Designed Made by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. This model was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibtion in DKK / EJNAR LARSEN AND BENDER MADSEN Low table with frame of stained oak constructed with cross stretchers. Top of Porsgrunn marble with fossils, raised edge cut and polished from one piece. Designed Made by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. L 90 cm. W. 55 cm. H. 57 cm. Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in Provenance: Hakon Stephensen, former editior-inchief of the Danish newspaper "Politiken". Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design", vol. 3, pp DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

33 563 JACOB KJÆR b. 1896, d Highback wingchair with adjustable back and seat, together with matching footstool. Teak frame, upholstered with patinated original black leather. Frame with brassfittings for adjustment. Seat and back detach completely. Designed Made by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær. Marked with paper label. (2). Variant of model first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibtion in Provenance: Hakon Stephensen former editor-in-chief of the newspaper Politiken. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

34 CRAFTED FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "NV-45". A pair of teak easychairs upholstered with green wool. Made and stamped by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen. (2). Presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition 28 September - 14 October Literature: Grete Jalk (ed.) "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design", vol. 2, p Literature: Noritsugu Oda: "Danish Chairs", 1999, p DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Low writing desk of teak. Body with one larger and three smaller compartments, covered with writing plate and three small doors with handles of brass. Frame with tapering legs. Model NV-42. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmaker. H. 75 cm. W. 65 cm. D. 65 cm. Provenance: Acquired at "Den Permanente". DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

35 A life with Finn Juhls Furniture From the Home of Henrik and Kirsten Ravn It is always a privilege to be able to offer a complete Finn Juhl interior at auction. However the history of the furniture deriving from Kirsten and Henrik Ravn s home include not only a number of unique and - up to now - unknown Finn Juhl models, they are also of so early date that this sheds new light on the development of Finn Juhl s work. Mr Ravn and his wife commissioned Finn Juhl to decorate their home on three occassions. The first time was in 1941 when he moved into an appartment on the bank of the lake Sortedamssøen. The second time was in 1947 when they moved to a bigger appartment also on the bank of Sortedamssøen. The last time was in 1954 when they moved to a House in Lyngby. A house similiar to Finn Juhls own house and situated only a short distance away. Entrance at Sortedam Dossering, 1941 From the House in Lyngby BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

36 CRAFTED Finn Juhl designed a number of furniturepieces in 1941 for the first appartment on Sortedamsdosseringen. The pieces were all made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. He did however include pieces in the interior by others, such as the easychair of cane by Viggo Boesen, and what he described as standard sidechairs from Fritz Hansen. Sortedam Dossering, 1941 Sortedam Dossering, 1941 When the Ravn family moved to a bigger appartment in 1947,also on Sortedamsdosseringen, Finn Juhl again designed pieces that were made by Niels Vodder. But for this interior he included some standard models manufactured by Bovirke. Sortedam Dossering, 1950 Sortedam Dossering, BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

37 From the House in Lyngby In 1954 Mr and Mrs Ravn moved into a modern house in Lyngby. The house was generally fitted with the furniture that Finn Juhl had designed for them previously. Some pieces manufactured by Bovirke were however added to the interior. BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

38 CRAFTED VILHELM LAURITZEN Five double-arm wall lamps. Shades of frosted glass mounted on base of brass. Manufactured by Louis Poulsen. (5). DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "NV-46". Armchair of mahogany, seat and back upholstered with light coloured natural leather. Legs with shoes of brass. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen Delivered to the Ravn residence in connection with Finn Juhl s re-decoration of the home in DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

39 568 CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Unique work table of teak. Frame with cross-stretchers, tapering legs with shoes of brass. Specialorder made in 1947 by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 73 cm. B. 83 cm. L. 170 cm. This table was made for the residence of Mr. Ravn in It is a slightly smaller variant of Finn Juhls wellknown work table. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

40 CRAFTED 569 FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Two large wallmounted bookcases of teak, fitted with adjustable shelves. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmaker, Copenhagen in H D. 31. W. 90. (2). Delivered to the Ravn residence in connection with Finn Juhl s re-decoration of the home in DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Bookcase of teak, top with raised edge on back and sides, mounted on six-legged frame, adjustable shelves, tapering legs with shoes of brass. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmaker, Copenhagen. H D. 34. W. 160 cm. Delivered to the Ravn residence in connection with Finn Juhl s re-decoration of the home in DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Small wall mounted cabinet of teak. Front with three narrow drawers and one larger drawer, brass handles. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen, H. 32. L. 90. D. 40 cm. Delivered to the Ravn residence in connection with Finn Juhl s re-decoration of the home in DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

41 572 FINN JUHL, ATTRIBUTED b. 1912, d Six shelves for wall-mounting of mahogany and Oregon pine with rails of beech. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmaker, Copenhagen in W. 80 cm. D. 25 cm. (6). Made for the house of Mr Ravn DKK / CD FINN JUHL 572 b. 1912, d Unique rectangular low table with rounded corners and legframe of teak. Top with plate of white vitrolite glass in frame of teak, under which cross-slats shelf of maple wood. Round tapering legs of teak. Designed Made 1947 as a special order by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 56 cm. L. 99,5 cm. B. 49,5 cm. Made by Niels Vodder for Mr Ravn in 1947 as one of several pieces, that were ordered on this occasion. It is a variation on a similar table that Finn Juhl designed for the Cabinetmakers Exhibition in 1943, and another similar for editor Westermanns house on Helleruplund Allé that same year. DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Small chest of drawers for entrance. White painted body, top with raised edge on back and sides. Front with two drawers of mahogany. Special order. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmaker, Copenhagen in H. 34. D. 33. W. 60 cm. Made for the residence of Mr. Ravn in DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

42 CRAFTED 575 FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Unique sideboard with frame of Oregon pine. Body, top with rail and three drawers and two doors in Cuban mahogany. Round knobs. Tapering legs with shoes of brass. Designed Made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in The sideboard was made for Mr Ravn as a part of a special commison in The sideboard is a previosuly unseen first sign of a path that Finn Juhl would follow in subsequent years. The choice of combining Cuban mahogany with Oregon pine is much favoured by Finn juhl at this early stage in his career. Both this sideboard and the diningtable from the Ravn residence, also offered in this sale, are so like the table and sidetable he later designed for the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1944, that they must be seen as variations on a theme initiated with the present table and sideboard. The same can be said with the much publicized sideboard by Niels Vodder, he designed Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar", vol. 2, pp DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

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44 CRAFTED CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Unique wallcabinet. Body with later white paint on the exterior. Inside with grey paint and loose shelves in lightblue. Three sliding doors of frosted glass with handles in Cuban mahogany. Special order made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in H. 35 cm. D. 30 cm. L. 120 cm. Made for the home of Mr Ravn Copy of original draft from Finn Juhl dated accompany the lot. DKK / CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Unique wallcabinet. Body with later white paint on the exterior. Inside with grey paint and loose shelves in lightblue. Three sliding doors of frosted glass with handles of Cuban mahogany. Special order made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in H. 35 cm. D. 30 cm. L. 120 cm. Made for the home of Mr Ravn Copy of original draft from Finn Juhl dated accompany the lot. DKK / detail 44 BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

45 FINN JUHL f. 1912, d Unique dining table. Frame in Oregon pine with drawers/extension at the ends. Legs with "shoes" of brass. Top, additionleaves and front of drawers in Cuban mahogany. Constructed with drawers that also function as extension. Special order made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen in H. 73 cm. W. 83 cm. L. 150/240 cm. Made for the home of Mr Ravn in The characteristic profile found on the frame of the table is a trademark of Finn Juhl, particular in his early years. It is first seen on the desk he designs for Niels Vodder for Cabi- netmakers Guild Exhibition in Later the same details can be seen on the table from exhibition in 1944, and in the display tables he designs for the Bing & Grøndahl showroom in 1947, and last on a small sidetable for maker France & son as late as 1960s. Copy of original draft by Finn Juhl dated with three different proposals for the execution of the table accompany the lot. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar", vol. 2, pp DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

46 CRAFTED CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Unique freestanding overstuffed three-seater sofa with six legs of Oregon pine and blue wool upholstery. Special order made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen, L. 202 cm. Made for the home of Mr Ravn Copy of original draft by Finn Juhl Dated accompany the lot. According to this proposed with legs of mahogany but executed with legs of Oregon pine. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

47 580 CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "The Pelican Table". Round low table in solid Oregon pine. Top with raised edge. Four round legs. Designed Special order made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen, H. 45 cm. Diam. 65 cm. The model was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in It was displayed together with Finn Juhl s signifciant Pelican chair. This table was made by special order for the home of the Dentist Mr. Ravn in 1941, as one of a number pieces that was designed by Finn Juhl on this occassion. It is likely that only two tables have ever been made, of which this is the only existing sample known. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar", vol. 2, pp Copy of original draft by Finn Juhl dated accompany the lot. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

48 CRAFTED 581 CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "Place setting Table". Unique circular table of teak, six-legged frame with curving rail, round tapering legs with shoes of brass. Underside of top with curving "thin" profile at the edge. Designed Made by cabinetmaker Jacob Petersen. H. 65 cm. Diam. 125 cm. 581 The "Place setting Table" was designed for the Bing & Groendahl store on Amagertorv in Copenhagen in It was Finn Juhl s first major interior design of a public space. This table is one of two similar tables made and was used in the big hall of the showroom facing the street Amagertorv. In an article printed in a special issue of the magazine "Arkitekten" - The Architecht - from 1947, Finn Juhl himself explains the construction like this: "Place-setting table" from the big hall. The curving shape of the rail allows for high joints and at the same time makes the table light. The top has been profiled very thin towards the edge because the horizontal level is its real function. Made of teak." Literature: Esbjørn Hiort : "The Architect Finn Juhl", Arkitektens Forlag, København, 1990, illustrated p. 69. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

49 582 CD FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "The Westermann cabinet". Unique cabinet with legframe of Oregon pine and body of Cuban mahogany, six flip-down doors of Oregon pine with light greygreen painted centerpart. Handles of carved white bone. Round tapering legs with shoes of brass. Interior of Cuban mahogany with shelves of solid Oregon pine. Made on special order by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in H. 106 cm. D. 60 cm. L. 140 cm. The cabinet was made as one of a number of individual pieces of furniture that were commisioned by publisher and editor Poul Westermann. From these the only known piece - so far- has been the "Westermann fireside chair" which can be seen as the forerunner for the NV-45 easychair. The above mentioned chair can partly be seen on the photo from the home in front of this cabinet. Poul Westermann was an editor/publisher and astute businessman who with an equal amount of foresight and skillful marketing, where he among other things hired French Cassandre to make his posters, made himself a fortune by publishing easy-to-read non-fiction. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

50 CRAFTED 583 FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Large bowl of teak. Designed Made by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen. Stamped: Kay Bojesen, Denmark. H. 16,5 cm. L. 38 cm. DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Large flat bowl of teak. Designed Stamped Finn Juhl Design, Kay Bojesen Denmark. Made by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. H. 11,5. W. 35. L. 36,5 cm. The bowl was originally designed for Just Lunning from Georg Jensen in New York A year later the bowl was made in teak for the Danish silversmith Kay Bojesen. DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Bowl in teak. Designed Stamped Finn Juhl Design, Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Made by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen. H. 13,5 cm. W. 27 cm. L. 29 cm. DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Bowl of teak with three small feet, Stamped Kay Bojesen, Denmark. Teak, Finn Juhl Design. Made by Mange Monsen for Kaj Bojendsen. H. 7,5 cm. L. 23,5 cm. W. 22,5 cm. Literature: Esbjørn Hiort: "Arkitekten Finn Juhl, Arkitektens Forlag, Copenhagen, 1990, illustrated p DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d Bowl of teak with three small feet. Designed Stamped Finn Juhl Design, Kay Bojesen Denmark. Made by Magne Monsen for Kay Bojesen, Denmark. H. 7,5 cm. L. 23,5 cm. W. 22,5 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

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52 CRAFTED FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "NV-45". A pair of teak easychairs upholstered with green wool. Made and stamped by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. (2). DKK / FINN JUHL, ATTRIBUTED b. 1912, d Freestanding writing desk of teak, top with raised edge on back and sides, front with two sections each with four drawers. Stretcher between the two sections fitted with brass. Probably made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 75 cm. L. 156 cm. D. 75 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

53 FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "Judas table". Oval dining table of teak, frame with round tapering legs, two additional leaves. Made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen. Stamped. L. 200 cm. W. 140 cm. H. 72 cm. Leaves L. 55 cm. (3). DKK / FINN JUHL b. 1912, d "NV-53". Two-seater sofa and a pair of easychairs with rosewood frames. Seat, back and sides upholstered with grey wool. Made by Niels Vodder, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Stamped. (3). DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

54 CRAFTED CRAFTED 592 KNUD JUUL-HANSEN "Tall-boy". Teak with profiled frame of light coloured oak. Drawer handles with later lightblue paint. Designed and made 1954 by Knud Juul-Hansen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Stamped with handwritten date on the back. H. 123 cm. D. 46 cm. L. 60 cm. DKK / TOVE AND EDV. KINDT-LARSEN Sofa with frame of oak, high back and open curving ends, upholstered with lightgreen wool. Designed Made by Thorald Madsen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. L. 200 cm. This model was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in A contemporary critic described it with these words: "It is a sofa suited for ladies in modern dresses and gentlemen in well-tailored suits." Literature: Noritsugu Oda: "Danish Chairs", 1999, illustrated p. 47. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 Aar", vol. 3, pp DKK / KNUD JUUL-HANSEN Cabinet with tambour doors of teak with profiled frame of light coloured oak. Designed and made 1954 by Knud Juul-Hansen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 123 cm. D. 46 cm. L. 102 cm. This model was later presented at the 1955 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibiton in a variant without legs. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

55 596 TOVE AND EDV. KINDT-LARSEN Stool with backrest. Frame of teak, seat and back upholstered with patinated black leather. Designed Made by Thorald Madsen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. With label and stamp # Grete Jalk [ed.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 Aar", vol. 4, p. 25. DKK / CD HELGE VESTERGAARD JENSEN AND FINN JUHL Three furniture models of easychair and sofa by Helge Vestergaard Jensen and swivel chair by Finn Juhl. Included in lot are various sketches and photographs. H. 20,5 cm. H. 8 cm. H. 8,5 cm. (3). These models give a unique insight into the work process of Helge Vestergaard Jensen. The two-seater sofa was never put into production. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION TOVE AND EDV. KINDT-LARSEN "Young Lady Wanted". Wallmounted cabinet of rosewood. Front with two doors with sculpturally carved handles and fold-down leaf, interior with mirror and shelves. Designed Made by Gustav Bertelsen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 60 cm. W. 60 cm. D. 16 cm. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]"dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 år", Vol. II, 1941, p Original drawing from 1941 including the cabinet with the title "Ung dame søges" or "Young Lady Wanted". DKK /

56 CRAFTED 598 PEDER PEDERSEN A pair of rosewood stools with loose cushion upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. (2). DKK / HELGE VESTERGAARD JENSEN b. 1917, d Six sidechairs of rosewood upholstered with black leather in seat and back. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. (6). DKK / HELGE VESTERGAARD JENSEN b. 1917, d Round dining table of rosewood. Rail integrated with sculpturally shaped fork legs, brass stretchers and three extension leaves. Made by cabinetmaker Søren Horn, Copenhagen. H. 72,5. Diam L. with leaves 250 cm. Support leg for extension missing. Literature: Grete Jalk (ed.): "40 Years of Danish Furniture Design", vol. 4, illustrated and described p DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

57 601 ERIK KOLLING ANDERSEN Highback easychair with frame of rosewood. Upholstered with black leather. Matching headrest. Made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. DKK / ERIK KIRKEGAARD A set of nesting tables in rosewood with rounded corners and round tapering legs. Made by Gustav Bertelsen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 52 cm. L. 51,5 cm. D. 41,5 cm (largest table). (3). DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

58 CRAFTED 603 SVENN ESKE KRISTENSEN b. 1905, d Tall cabinet of rosewood. Front of tambour doors with carved handles, and four drawers below. Interior of cabinet in maple wood and fitted with shelves. Front of drawers in one piece of solid rosewood with carved sculptural handles. Mounted on frame with tapering legs. Made by Ludvig Pontoppidan, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 135 cm. W. 140 cm. D. 44 cm. Eske Kristensen is best known for his housing projects, among others "Bellahøj". He did however design some furniture, including this cabinet. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

59 604 EJNAR LARSEN AND SBENDER MADSEN "Metropolitan". Armchair with rosewood frame, seat and back upholstered with light coloured patinated leather. designed Made by Willy Beck, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Upholstered by saddlemaker Dahlmann. This variant of a type of chair that Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen started working with around 1949 marks a climax, and is with no doubt their best known piece. Its visual simplicity contrasts sharply with the complex construction and the difficult and costly upholstery. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

60 CRAFTED KAARE KLINT b. 1888, d armchairs, 11 with frame of teak and one in mahogany, upholstered with original black leather. Mahogany chair reupholstered. Made by Rud. Rasmussen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. (12). With labels. DKK / OLE WANSCHER b. 1903, d Set of three mahogany nesting tables. Made by A. J. Iversen, Cabinetmaker Copenhagen. H. resp. 51 cm., 53 cm. and 55 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772

61 607 OLE WANSCHER b. 1903, d Free-standing writing desk of mahogany, front with four drawers, shoes and handles of brass. Made by A.J. Iversen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 74 cm. L. 152 cm. W. 76 cm. DKK / BØRGE CHRISTIAN CHRISTOFFERSEN b. 1918, d Tall cabinet for silverware of rosewood, front with two doors and two drawers, interior with shelves clad with satin, mounted on frame with tapering legs. Made by N. C. Christoffersen, Cabinetmaker, Copenhagen. H. 142 cm. W. 100 cm. D. 42 cm. DKK / IB KOFOD-LARSEN b "Elisabeth". Two-seater sofa of rosewood, upholstered with patinated cognac coloured leather. Model U-56. Made by Christensen & Larsen Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. L. 150 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION

62 CRAFTED KAARE KLINT b. 1888, d "The Red Chair". Six sidechairs with frame of rosewood, upholstered with seat and back with black horsehair. Brass nails. Made by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Label marked KK. (6). Label KK DKK / OLE WANSCHER b. 1903, d Tall cabinet of rosewood. Front with two drawers, two pull-out leaves and two doors, behind which adjustable shelves of maple. Brass handles. Profiled tapering legs with shoes of brass. Made by A. J. Iversen, Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. H. 150 cm. W. 140 cm. D. 41 cm. DKK / BRUUN RASMUSSEN BREDGADE AUCTION 772