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The “Clam” Chair/Rocking Chair by Philip Arctander (formerly Martin Olsen)

Creator: Philip Arctander (Attributed)
Offered by: VN Vintage & Modern

Description
Philip Arctander, (1916-1994), “Clam” Rocking Chair, produced by Sune Johanssons Mo?belfabrik in Na?ssjo?. Circa 1950th. Upholstered frame, moulded armrests and curved legs. Fitted with detachable rocking chair runners.

Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 75 cm.

Originally designed for Nordisk Staal & Mo?bel Central in Denmark, designed in 1944. Minor signs of wear. Earlier the chair has been attributed to Martin Olsen, Norway. The lounge chair was designed for Nordisk Staal & Mo?bel Central in Denmark but has also been produced under licence by Vik & Blindheim, Sykkylven in Norway. The chair here was produced by Sune Johanssons Mo?belfabrik in Na?ssjo?, the third known producer of the chair.

Literature: Advertising for Nordisk Staal- & Møbel Central in the magazine ‘Bygge og Bo’, November 1945.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Upholstery.
Condition:	Excellent condition.
Creation Date:	1950's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	308877

Dimensions

W.	27 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	34 in;
W.	68.58 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	86.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

We offer a superb collection of Scandinavian designers' furniture, lighting and home accessories for the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the late 1970s, including the work of masters such as Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth, Folke Bensow and others.

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