Restored Danish Arne Vodder For Sibast Model 419 Rosewood Leather Office Chair
Pullborough, United Kingdom
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Height
105.0 cm
Width
77.0 cm
Depth
77.5 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, fully restored Arne Vodder Model 419 for Sibast, High back black leather Rosewood framed Executive office chair which is the finest example available anywhere in the world today
This chair belongs in a museum, it is simply put a work of art. The frame is period mid-century Brazilian Rosewood which is now an endangered species and can no long be harvested, the supports are all steel and you have it upholstered with period nero leather. This chair is a a pleasure to behold from every angle
Condition wise the piece has been on a journey, I purchased it from Lyon in France, it then was hand delivered to my French Polisher who washed the timber back and traditionally French polished it, then it was off to the upholsterer to have a new, Italian russet hide seat cushion made, this was done using the template of the original so its a perfect match, the only difference is the internals now are feather filled as apposed to the more basic foam which had perished, lastly it was off to my leather polishers to have the whole piece hand dyed back to its original nero black
The chair metal work retains all the original age related patina, the rest of the chair looks and feels basically new. The only thing that hasn't been restored as it can't be is the base operation, the chair is set in one height and the base can be separated from the top
Arne Vodder was trained by Finn Juhl, who became his friend and business partner. Before concentrating on furniture alone, in 1951 he opened his own studio with the architect Anton Borg. Together they designed some 1,100 low-cost houses which proved to be a great success. In the 1950s and 1960s, at a time when Denmark was receiving international recognition for its furniture, he designed a wide range of items. Despite the originality and timelessness of his style, he is not as well known as contemporaries such as Børge Mogensen and Arne Jacobsen. Yet his works are simple and modest, crafted in natural materials such as rosewood and teak and, in particular, are free of sharp edges
One of his more notable pieces is a rosewood sideboard with drawers shaped to avoid the need for handles. The timeless design of the piece combines exotic wood with coloured panels. Another classic is his chaise longue in teak and beech covered in wicker patent leather and produced by Bovirke. Other pieces include tables, desks, sofas and hall furniture, inspired by nature with soft, organic, elegantly curved lines
From the 1950s, Vodder worked with the furniture company Sibast on several sets of office furniture which did particularly well on the American market, even arousing the interest of Jimmy Carter. In the 1960s, the furniture not only reached the White House but could be seen in banks, airline offices, embassies and hotels across the globe. Vodder also arranged international exhibitions in Sweden, England, Austria and the United States together with Verner Panton and Nanna Ditzel. Vodder worked with a number of manufacturers including Cadovius, Nielaus, Erik Jorgensen, Fritz Hansen, Sibast furniture and latterly Kircodan in Bangkok
Condition report:
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed
Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade
Additional dimensions information:
Seat height:- 51.5cm
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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