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Jason D'Cruz
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19/03/2007 6:46 pm  

I just picked up this intriguing chair on Providence Craigslist.

It looks very similar to the AX 6020 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, and has the FH Denmark stamp on the bottom. However, it is armless, and I've never seen one like this before?

Any advice would be appreciated!

- jason.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasondcruz/424187606/


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sharplinesoldtimes
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19/03/2007 9:14 pm  

Hello Jason. Your chair IS...
Hello Jason. Your chair IS authentic, don't worry. This version of Hvidt & Mølgaard's famous AX chair is far more rarely seen than the common version with the armrests. However, despite its rarity the value tends to be a bit lower. But nevermind that, if you like it, that's what matters. I think it's sort of refreshing to see this version, to me it's certainly more comfortable for my eyes to look at. I'm a huge fan of Hvidt & Mølgaard and their AX line is as beautiful as it's clever.


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sharplinesoldtimes
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20/03/2007 12:58 am  

This is my favourite version...
This is my favourite version of this chair (and it looks even better in black vinyl!). This store also has your version upholstered in blue fabric.
http://www.klassik.dk/2/1097/3764/hvidt-peter-nielsen-orla-moelgaard.html


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Jason D'Cruz
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20/03/2007 4:18 am  

thank you for your advice!
M. Andersen –– thank you so much for helping me to ID this piece. I loved it when I saw it, although I had no idea what it was.
Could you hazard a guess at what it's worth?
Thanks again,
- jason


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20/03/2007 2:31 pm  

My closest guess ...
...and depending where you sell it, would be US$1,250


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modernisbetter
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20/03/2007 5:36 pm  

way off.
the chair on ebay would fetch around 300-400, at auction if anyone would take it as it is a single and not a spectacular piece, a similar value.
1250 would be great. unfortunately not realistic.


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sharplinesoldtimes
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20/03/2007 11:10 pm  

Hello again, James. In my...
Hello again, James. In my country (Denmark) I can get it for about $120-$150.


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Jason D'Cruz
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21/03/2007 4:56 am  

i've got the brains, you've got the looks...
I'm sensing a business opportunity: Buy a crate of these Beauts from M. Andersen at $125, and sell them to Koen's people for $1200. Wait sec. I think 1stdibs.com already thought of that.


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guyinSF
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24/03/2007 9:32 pm  

You're right, the armless...
You're right, the armless version is much more beautiful and has better lines and all wood also looks nicer than upholstered.
Just curious if I buy a pair of these from Denmark, how much would shipping be, anyone has a general idea on international shipping rates on furniture?


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sharplinesoldtimes
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25/03/2007 4:08 pm  

I suppose these chairs would...
I suppose these chairs would be shipped to SF, USA? Well, I think it would be expensive but not that much. I mean, these chairs were designed for export and can therefor be broken down (most versions in the AX series could) so you'll have the seat, back and two sides stacked. To ship it would just require a large flat box. Can't be that complicated. But check out the macthing tables, they're equally beautiful, not to mention the rare bench. Though the price level on their furniture is rising, also in Denmark, as their furniture is really excellent in quality, form and function. The AX series is especially rather large and the most elegant AX lounge chairs go for around $2000-$3000.


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