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Orchestra
by Sven Markelius, Bodafors, Sweden 1930s
$10,764.54per set
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€9,000per set
CA$14,788.86per set
A$16,078.48per set
CHF 8,524.83per set
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SEK 99,259.83per set
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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:SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors (Manufacturer),Sven Markelius (Designer)
- 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)
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- 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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