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  • Provenance

    Arne Jacobsen, private residence, Strandvejen 413, 2930 Klampenborg, Copenhagen
    Thence by descent

  • Literature

    Grete Jalk, ed., Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, Volume 1: 1927-1936, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 170
    Gorm Harkær, Kaare Klint: Volume 1, Copenhagen, 1988, p. 349, p. 359 for technical drawing
    Gorm Harkær, Kaare Klint: Volume 2, Copenhagen, 1988, p. 40 for various configurations
    Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum, Arne Jacobsen, Copenhagen, 2001, illustrated p. 344

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Sectional sofa, model no. 4698, from the private residence of Arne Jacobsen, Strandvejen 413, 2930 Klampenborg

designed 1933, executed circa 1951
Niger leather, Cuban mahogany.
Each chair: 78.8 x 91.9 x 71.2 cm (31 x 36 1/8 x 28 in.)
Stool: 40 x 92.3 x 64 cm (15 3/4 x 36 3/8 x 25 1/4 in.)

Executed by cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen A/S, Denmark. Comprising pair of chairs and stool.

Estimate
£20,000 - 30,000 

Sold for £47,500

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Created by Lee F. Mindel, London Auction 29 April 2014 6pm