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Pair of “Grill” Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden 1958

$8,800per set

£6,648.82per set

€7,617.54per set

CA$12,278.85per set

A$13,383.32per set

CHF 7,075.65per set

MX$161,109.82per set

NOK 89,807.57per set

SEK 82,335.19per set

DKK 56,903.35per set

About the Item

Designer Bengt Ruda was the first qualified designer to be employed at IKEA. Before being recruited in 1957, he had designed furniture for the high-end department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), working among other things on the self-assembly Triva series. The “GRILL” chairs are distinctive for their three-legged design, crafted from laminated teak and birch. These materials lend the chairs a natural and warm appearance. The splayed birch legs also provide stability and a touch of Scandinavian simplicity to the design of the chairs. Moreover, these chairs boast a sleek and contemporary look that seamlessly blend functionality with style. “GRILL” is a good example of how, from the early days, IKEA focused on smart product development. In 1958, “GRILL” won the jury award at the Society of Crafts and Design’s major design exhibition – the forerunner of Excellent Swedish Design. One of the adjectives used by the panel to describe the little chair was “energetic”. ‎Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the wood. Dimensions: 15.35 in W x 22.05 in D x 33.07 in H 39 cm W x 56 cm D x 84 cm H

Creator:
IKEA (Manufacturer),Bengt Ruda (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Laminated
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1958
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the wood.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 20232168011stDibs: LU2947339040002

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