Niels Koefoed
(Danish, 20th Century)
Set of Six Lis Dining Chairs,
Koefoed-Hornslet, Denmark
Koefoed-Hornslet, Denmark
Sale 802 - Modern Design
Nov 17, 2020
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 -
$2,500
Sold for $1,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Niels Koefoed
(Danish, 20th Century)
Set of Six Lis Dining Chairs,
Koefoed-Hornslet, Denmark
Koefoed-Hornslet, Denmark
rosewood, upholstery
manufacturer's brand and paper label to underside
H 37 1/2 x W 17 3/4 x D 18 1/2 inches
Property from the Collection of Giovanna and John Passmann M.D., Chicago, Illinois
Condition Report
Overall good, structurally sound condition. Five of the six examples have been reupholstered with seat areas free of any major damages, one chair with original upholstery shows substantial cracking in one isolated area. All six of the chair frames are structurally sound and free of any loose joinery. The top back rail to each example shows substantial finish loss associated with age-related use, otherwise free of any major damages or losses of material.
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