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CARL GUSTAF HIORT AF ORNÄS 1940's ARMCHAIR FOR HIORT TUOTE PUUNVEISTO, FINLAND

Creator: HIORT TUOTE PUUNVEISTO
Offered by: B4

Description
Finnish interior architect, Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs designed modernist 1940s armchair with a high rounded back, detailed with a rolled edge. Four solid stained wood wedge shaped legs provided a sculpture like base to the chair. Produced at Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland which was founded by Hiort Af Ornäs in 1945. This early piece was part of a small production run at the workshop.

Height to seat 14.25”. Width 28.75”, total height 39.75”. Manufacturer's stamp.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	marked on bottom
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	carved stained wood, fabric upholstery
Condition:	Good. fully restored, new upholstery
Creation Date:	1945
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	560812

Dimensions

W.	28.75 in;	H.	39.75 in;
W.	73.03 cm;	H.	100.97 cm;

Seat H.	14.25 in;
Seat H.	36.2 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, B4 specializes in collectible designer furniture, lighting, art and accessories. Pieces in the showroom date from the 1920’s through the late 1970's with a focus on Scandinavian Modern. Since opening in the year 2000, the gallery has been at the forefront of decorating trends, with appearances in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, HYLAND, Wallpaper* and Find magazines.