Three Carl-Axel Acking (1910-2001) for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors Bentwood Side Chairs, Sweden, c. 1950
Three Carl-Axel Acking (1910-2001) for Svenska Mobelfarikerna of Bodafors Bentwood Side Chairs, Sweden, c. 1950, designed c.1944, beech, oak, laminated plywood, stackable, with manufacturer's ink-stamped label, ht. 33 1/4, wd. 23 1/2, dp. 23 in.
Note: Acking was a Swedish architect, author and furniture designer. He was awarded the Lunning Prize in 1952.
The Lunning Prize was instituted by Frederik Lunning, owner of the New York agency for Georg Jensen. The prize was awarded to eminent Scandinavian designers, two each year, from 1951 to 1970. The recipients were selected by a group of peers from Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. The Lunning Prize and its recipients were instrumental in establishing the concept and profile of Scandinavian Design, both at home and abroad, during this vital period.
Dimensions (SH = Seat Height, where applicable): ht. 33 1/4, wd. 23 1/2, dp. 23 in. sh. 16 in.
Materials: Oak,Beech
Country of Origin: Sweden
Price: $1402
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