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40 Years of Danish Furniture Design 1927-1966 by Greta Jalk (Book)

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About the Item

40 Years of Danish Furniture Design is a four volume work of 1,350 pages and 1,800 pictures, each volume covering a decade. The author - Greta Jalk carried out the tremendous work of registering the furniture makers and architects participating in the exhibitions of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild through these 40 years and the furniture they created. Names such as Finn Juhl, Kaare Klint, Borge Mogensen and Hans Wegner are included. Published in 1987, the text is in both English and Danish, the images are in black white.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    2017
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The corners are a little rubbed and there is no slipcase. two volumes have been ripped at top of spine see picture.
  • Seller Location:
    North Yorkshire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU899617835911

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