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Functionalist chair Orchestra by Sven Markelius, Bodafors, Sweden 1930s

$10,764.54per set
£7,993.27per set
€9,000per set
CA$14,788.86per set
A$16,078.48per set
CHF 8,524.83per set
MX$192,740.17per set
NOK 108,346.17per set
SEK 99,259.83per set
DKK 68,608.87per set

About the Item

Functionalist dining chair, model Orchestra, designed by Sven Markelius and produced by Bodafors, Sweden, during the 1930s. Originally created for the Helsingborg Concert Hall in 1932, this smart, stackable birch veneer chair remains just as timeless and modern today as it was groundbreaking then. The chair is stamped under the seat and is considered a true Scandinavian functionalist design classic.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 18.9 in (48 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition with visible signs of use, including scratches and minor veneer damages.
  • Seller Location:
    Eskilstuna, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9287246870842

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