RARE LOUNGE CHAIR

description

Easy chair 'Scandia' designed in 1960 by Richardsen Kjell for Tynes Møbelfabrikk,  Norway. A rare lounge chair with a low back and this unusual cantilever frame. Only a few are known in this version. Made of moulded laminated rosewood slats with a chromed steel base. The chair is in excellent condition and retains in its original condition. Over the years a subtle patina and light wear has developed.
Note: this model has been produced during two years,  in 1962 ,the factory was hit by a major fire. Unfortunately valuable drawings disappeared and machinery was destroyed. Also most of the key workers left the company. Nevertheless the owner carried on the business until it went bankrupt in the 80ties.
The National Museum of Norway has attributed the chair also to Hans Brattrud . Most likely due to the obvious similarities with several of his pre-1960 designs.
https://www.nasjonalmuseet.no/en/collection/object/NMK.2008.0618

specifications

designer

Kjell Richardsen

manufacturer

Tynes Møbelfabrikk

country

Norway

period

1960s

condition

very good

width

70 cm

depth

81 cm

height

80 cm

seat height

32 cm

price

2400€

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