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Swedish sheepskin lounge chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940s

$3,260.87
$6,521.7350% Off
£2,450.67
£4,901.3550% Off
€2,750
€5,50050% Off
CA$4,566.68
CA$9,133.3650% Off
A$5,008.24
A$10,016.4950% Off
CHF 2,593.92
CHF 5,187.8450% Off
MX$60,177.97
MX$120,355.9550% Off
NOK 32,663.60
NOK 65,327.2150% Off
SEK 30,655.73
SEK 61,311.4550% Off
DKK 20,955.95
DKK 41,911.9150% Off

About the Item

Mid-century Swedish modern curved easy chair, attributed to Erik Bertil Karlén from the 1940s. New sheepskin upholstery with brown leather buttons on the back. Legs and armrests of birch. The chair has a very light expression due to the quite thin legs and armrest. Very good vintage condition with light ware consistent with age and use.
  • Attributed to:
    Eric Karlén (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Uppsala, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3440339538112

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