Danish Modern Adjustable-Height Desk or Lectern and Chair, circa 1960s

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Art and Design

By Freeman's

Dec 8, 2021

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Freeman’s presents Art and Design, a sale of fine furniture, design, and artwork by some of the most sought-after names of 20thcentury artistic production, led by a selection of walnut George Nakashima furniture from private family collections. Freeman's info@freemansauction.com

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• Lot Description
  Danish Modern Adjustable-Height Desk or Lectern and Chair, circa 1960s

  Teak, teak veneer, upholstery
  The desk with slanted lift-top lid, supported by vertical uprights drilled for six possible heights
  The chair stamped: “Vantinge Møbelindustri / N.E. Glasdam Jensen, 5750 Ringe, Made in Denmark”

  
  
  (H: 47, W: 25 3/4, D: 22 5/8 in. (desk); H: 36 1/2, W: 14, D: 14 3/4 in. (chair), H: 30 1/2 in. (seat height, approximate))
  
  Qty: (2)
  
  Condition report:

  The desk very good with minor edge wear, scuffs, and impressions consistent with age and use; the lid with a few bumps to the front top edge and a few areas of darkening to the lid; the feet and uprights with minor edge wear, and paint embedded in the grain from moving; one spot of darkening to the finish approximately 1 1/2 in. in diameter to the lower third outer section of the left upright; a horizontal pattern of abrasive wear to the veneer on the reverse of the desk box. The chair with overall minor bumps, scuffs, and scratches to the lower legs; paint embedded in grain on one leg; one abrasion approximately 1/2 in. long to the top outer edge of one stretcher; minor scuffs and impressions to the back, with some loss of finish and overall lightening.

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• Buyer's Premium

  • Hammer Price	Premium (%)
    $0	29.00
    $600,000	23.00
    $3,000,000	15.00