Hi --
While thrifting and estate saling, I've found a couple mid-century/Danish-esque chairs that I'm having trouble IDing. The first is a real mystery to me--I've found nothing similar. There are no markings whatsoever. The interior of the seat appears to be a bent plywood frame with straps to support the (now crumbling) foam.
The second appears similar to some of Ib Kofod-Larsen's designs for Selig, but the chair lacks the Selig medallion or any manufacturer markings. The seat has wooden pegs that fit into holes in the frame; it can be adjusted in three different positions. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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If more photos would help,...
If more photos would help, let me know. I'd love any ideas as to provenance. With respect to the second chair, it's become a fixture in our living room and I love the lines, although not the upholstery.
The other chair is actually one of a pair--they're total fixers, in that the wood, upholstery and foam all needs replacing or refinishing--and in all likelihood I'll probably sell them. The big question to me is, is it worth it to have them refinished, or should I cut my losses?
Thanks for your reply,...
Thanks for your reply, Honus.
The straps are Fagas straps that I purchased -- the frame was found w/o straps.
This chair appears identical to this one:
http://farnsworth.1stdibs.com/store/furniture_item_detail.php?id=466851
and
this one:
http://www.danishmodernla.com/IB_Kofod_Larsen_Lounge_Chair_0052.html
Is this really just mis-representation then? The arm style appears identical to Selig #548-18 (IKL recliner.)
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