Kurt Ostervig chairs?

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terryt

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22/12/2013 9:46 pm

I just found these 5 rosewood beauties that have the Danish Control mark stamped on the bottoms, however I have not been able to find out if these are by Ostervig or just Wegner inspired. They have a single continious piece of wood to form the curved arms. Most of the images I have seen of Ostervig's work show a vertical seam in two places on the curved arm (3 pieces) to form the back.
Also, I have not seen the detail in the method of joinery where the front leg meets the arms. (shown
Thanking anyone of my design experts in advance for any information on who these might be attributed to and their approximate age. Late 50s or early 60s is my guess.
Thanks very much!!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98129039@N06/11499789176/

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cdsilva

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22/12/2013 11:53 pm

Nils Eilersen? Tough to see...
Nils Eilersen? Tough to see the details from my phone screen, but one piece backrest is one ID marker for that design.

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terryt

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23/12/2013 3:59 am

Thanks so much!
I just checked around and you are absolutely correct! Eilersen's chairs seem to have been produced in elm but these are rosewood.
Question, One of the vinyl seats is ripped and the other 4 are in good condition.
Should I just try and match the 5th chair slip seat in faux leather or recover them all in black leather? I plan on keeping and using around a game table.
thanks so much cdsilva!

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terryt

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24/12/2013 7:03 am

Elm Wood-not rosewood
After checking with my local woodworking shop- they think the chairs are in elm not rosewood! I want to thank you for your help on identifying the maker of these cdsilva
I really appreciate this forum so much. Thank you -thank you -thank u!

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