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2-Seat Sofa by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen: “The King's Furniture”
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Description
A rare 2-Seat Sofa from “The King's Furniture” aka the 'Kongemøblerne' collection, manufactured by Botium in the 1970s. Made of oak, with caning on the seat & back and the loose cushions are upholstered in the original natural tan leather. This chair was given to King Frederik IX of Denmark as a birthday present in 1969 after it won the illustrious competition of Copenhagen's Carpenters' Guild. A photo of the King lounging in his new chair brought great fame to the pair, who continued to design fantastic furniture into the early aughts. 46.5" L x 28.75" D x 27.5" H
Fun fact! The library set of the film "Sixteen Candles" is furnished entirely by works of Thygesen & Sørensen!
"Through five decades Johnny Sorensen pushed the limits within esthetics, functionality, coherency and technology, and even though being deeply rooted in the classical Danish cabinet-maker traditions – his curiosity drove him to a continually exploration of new design languages." -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: Denmark Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Joined wood, caning & leather Condition: Good. Nicks and marks to the wood & leather, small damage to caning but overall good vintage condition. Creation Date: 1970 Styles / Movements: Collectible Design, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Book References: Noritsugu Oda. “Dansih Chairs” Mike Rømer “Rud. Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, 9006 dage med design”, p. 23–27. Arnold Busk 1991 Henrik Sten Møller, “Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Industri & Design”, p. 16–19. Rhodos 1976 Article References: Noritsugu Oda. “Danish Chairs”, p. 198–199 Mike Rømer “Rud. Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, 9006 dage med design”, p. 23–27. Arnold Busk 1991 Henrik Sten Møller, “Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Industri & Design”, p. 16–19. Rhodos 1976 Dealer Reference #: BR62 Incollect Reference #: 663269 -
Dimensions
W. 46.5 in; H. 27.5 in; D. 28.75 in; W. 118.11 cm; H. 69.85 cm; D. 73.03 cm; Seat H. 14.5 in; Seat H. 36.83 cm;
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