Provenance
Private collection, Aarhus
Literature
Svend Erik Møller and Viggo Sten Møller, Dansk Møbelkunst, Københavns snedkerlaugs møbeludstilling 1927-1951, Copenhagen, 1951, p. 91 for a larger example
Arne Karlsen, Furniture designed by Børge Mogensen, Copenhagen, 1968, p. 35 for a larger example
Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 3: 1947-1956, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 117 for a larger example
Catalogue Essay
The present model was exhibited at the 'Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild', Kunstindustrimuseet, Copenhagen, 30 September–16 October 1949, stand 15.

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Børge Mogensen

Table

designed 1949
Vavona burr-veneered wood, cherry wood.
64.5 x 172 x 80.5 cm (25 3/8 x 67 3/4 x 31 3/4 in.)
Executed by master cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Estimate
£12,000 - 15,000

Contact Specialist
Madalena Horta e Costa
Head of Sale
+44 20 7318 4019

Nordic Masters

London Auction 21 September 2016

1
Tapio Wirkkala
Rare dish, model no. 3359 TW
Estimate £12,000 - 14,000
Sold for £12,500
2
Barbro Nilsson
Large 'Salerno, blå enkel' rug
Estimate £40,000 - 50,000
Sold for £37,500
3
Axel Einar Hjorth
Pair of 'Stål' armchairs
Estimate £7,000 - 9,000
4
Axel Einar Hjorth
Low table
Estimate £12,000 - 15,000
5
Poul Henningsen
Early and large ‘Septima’ ceiling light, type 5
Estimate £30,000 - 40,000
Sold for £32,500
6
Edvard Kindt-Larsen and Tove Kindt-Larsen
Set of three swivel stools
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
7
Arne Jacobsen
Unique chest of drawers, designed for Bernard Schepler's villa, Vedbæk, Denmark
Estimate £70,000 - 100,000
Sold for £81,250
8
Kaare Klint
Pair of early 'Easy' armchairs, model no. 5313
Estimate £30,000 - 40,000
Sold for £56,250
9
Palle Suenson
Pair of large wall lights, designed for the offices at Aarhus Oil Factory A/S
Estimate £18,000 - 25,000
10
Poul Henningsen
Early adjustable standard lamp, type 5/3 shades
Estimate £40,000 - 50,000
11
Tapio Wirkkala
Large and rare bowl, model no. TW 143
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000
Sold for £4,375
12
Børge Mogensen
Table
Estimate £12,000 - 15,000
13
Poul Henningsen
'Spiral' ceiling light
Estimate £50,000 - 70,000
14
Finn Juhl
Early 'Poet' sofa, model no. FJ 41
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
15
Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth
Mirror
Estimate £3,000 - 5,000
16
Alvar Aalto
Pair of early and rare 'Cantilevered' armchairs, model no. 31/42
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
Sold for £21,250
17
Alvar Aalto
Early and rare 'Angel's Wing' standard lamp, model no. A805
Estimate £8,000 - 10,000
18
Hans J. Wegner
Large 'Architect's desk', model no. JH57
Estimate £35,000 - 45,000
Sold for £43,750
19
Poul Henningsen
Piano lamp, with type 2/2 shades
Estimate £30,000 - 40,000
20
Vilhelm Lauritzen
Pair of armchairs, designed for the Radiohuset (National Broadcasting House), Copenhagen
Estimate £30,000 - 40,000
Sold for £32,500
21
Axel Salto
Unique and important 'Den Italienske Skaal' large bowl
Estimate £50,000 - 70,000
Sold for £62,500
22
Axel Salto
‘Sommervase’
Estimate £40,000 - 60,000
Sold for £161,000
23
Axel Salto
Unique large vase in 'Den Spirende Stil' (the Sprouting Style)
Estimate £40,000 - 60,000
Sold for £161,000
24
In the manner of Carl Malmsten
Banquette
Estimate £12,000 - 15,000
Sold for £15,000
25
Erik Gunnar Asplund
Rare standard lamp
Estimate £30,000 - 40,000
Sold for £32,500
26
Barbro Nilsson
'Falurutan, röd' rug
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
Sold for £25,000
27
Frits Henningsen
Rare 'Easy' armchair
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
Sold for £26,250
28
Poul Henningsen
Pair of early and rare large ceiling lights, type 5/5 shades
Estimate £25,000 - 35,000
Sold for £40,000
29
Georg Thylstrup
Urn, from L'Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris
Estimate £18,000 - 25,000
30
Axel Einar Hjorth
'Caesar' console
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
31
Poul Henningsen
Rare 'Paris' ceiling light, designed for the Denmark pavillion, L'Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, Paris
Estimate £70,000 - 100,000
Sold for £87,500
32
Kaare Klint
Set of eight 'Red' dining chairs, model no. 3758, designed for the Danish Museum of Art and Design’s lecture room, Copenhagen
Estimate £25,000 - 35,000
33
Poul Henningsen
Early and large ceiling light, type 8/6 shades
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
34
Arne Vodder
Rare chaise longue
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
Sold for £27,500
35
Ole Wanscher
Set of ten armchairs
Estimate £60,000 - 80,000
Sold for £74,500
36
Josef Frank
Extendable dining table, model no. B1020
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
Sold for £37,500
37
Birger Kaipiainen
Unique large bowl
Estimate £12,000 - 14,000 ♠
38
Josef Frank
‘Flora’ cabinet, model no. 852
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
Sold for £43,750
39
Palle Suenson
Set of twelve dining chairs, designed for the Aarhus Oil Factory A/S
Estimate £10,000 - 15,000
Sold for £20,000
40
Paavo Tynell
Rare table lamp
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000
Sold for £13,750
41
Alvar Aalto
Pair of armchairs, model no. 48
Estimate £25,000 - 35,000
Sold for £31,250
42
Paavo Tynell
Standard lamp, model no. 9607
Estimate £8,000 - 10,000
43
Oiva Toikka
'Yö' (Night) glass sculpture, from the Pro Arte 200 collection
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000
44
Poul Kjærholm
Dining table, model no. PK 54, and set of six chairs, model no. PK 9
Estimate £30,000 - 40,000
Sold for £37,500
45
Arne Jacobsen
Pair of 'Ox' armchairs and ottomans
Estimate £50,000 - 70,000
46
Esko Pajamies
Pair of 'Polar' lounge chairs
Estimate £8,000 - 10,000
Sold for £10,000
47
Timo Sarpaneva
‘Archipelago’ sculptures
Estimate £4,000 - 6,000
Sold for £5,000
48
Kati Tuominen-Niittylä
Unique 'Against the Light’ vessel
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000 ♠
Sold for £7,500
49
Poul Henningsen
Early and large 'Academy' six-armed chandelier, type 4/3 shades
Estimate £40,000 - 50,000
50
Poul Henningsen
Early table lamp, with type 4½/2 shades
Estimate £12,000 - 15,000
Sold for £16,250
51
Ole Wanscher
Partner's desk
Estimate £20,000 - 30,000
Sold for £23,750
52
Arne Jacobsen
Pair of ceiling lights, designed for the Aarhus City Hall, Aarhus
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
53
Finn Juhl
'Tivoli' sofa, model no. 57, designed for the Furniture Dealers’ Association, Tivoli Gardens Concert Hall, Copenhagen
Estimate £40,000 - 50,000
Sold for £43,750
54
Paavo Tynell
Rare ‘Wivex’ four-armed wall light, designed for the Wivex Restaurant, Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
Estimate £10,000 - 15,000
Sold for £27,500
55
Vilhelm Lauritzen
Large adjustable table lamp
Estimate £15,000 - 20,000
Sold for £43,750

Nordic Masters

London Auction 21 September 2016

Provenance

Literature

Catalogue Essay

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Børge Mogensen

Table

Nordic Masters