Sold for:
$6,250

Small points of loss to finish of caning evenly distributed to both examples. Few areas of caning have been re-glued to frame, most visible when viewed from beneath. Minor surface wear to frames associated with normal use. Structurally sound, each showing in good vintage condition. These examples are from the edition of twelve stools made for the dormitories of Rauma-Repola Company, Helsinki. Finland, 1955
birch, cane
23½ w × 13¾ d × 16 h in (60 × 35 × 41 cm) Provenance: Rauma-Repola Company, Helsinki | Private Collection


Auctioneer:
Wright

Date:
2018-06-07

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Thonet Finland, 1947 birch, leather 21½ w x 26 d x 28½ h in (55 x 66 x 72 cm)
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Date:
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Asko Finland, 1951 ribbon mahogany, mahogany 23¾ w x 24½ d x 16 h in (60 x 62 x 41 cm)
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Auctioneer:
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Date:
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