• Aalto Design Miami/ Basel 2013

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      Hall 1 Sued, G37, Messe Basel, Switzerland. For Design Miami/ Basel 2013, Jacksons celebrates the career of Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, focusing on one of his greatest architectural achievements--The Paimio Sanatorium. As a prominent figure in the revival of "Organic Architecture", Aalto's work began in the 1920s with a more natural approach to functionalism. He invigorated European modernism with a humanistic touch rooted in nature, tradition, and intuition. Jacksons has partnered with Gonzalez Haase AAS to recreate an abstracted version of a patient's room at the Paimio Sanatorium. The booth also features a selection of original glass, lighting, and furniture that Aalto had designed during his prolific career. The Paimio Sanatorium, officially inaugurated in June 1933, had been the ideal opportunity for Aalto to execute his philosophy of Gesamtkunstwerk. He was commissioned to design not only the building, but virtually everything inside including lighting, sinks, bathroom shelves, and door handles. The artistic concept and realization of the Jacksons booth would not be possible without the creative inspiration and support of Lee Mindel of Shelton Mindel & Associates, a true mentor of Scandinavian Architecture and Design.

      XNo. 8280, Paimio Bed and Side Tables, 1930. Green laqcuered steel. Designed in 1931-32 for the Paimio Sanatorium, Finland. Provenance: Formens Hus, Haellefors - House of Design. Torbjoern Lenskog Design Collection.

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      XNo. 8281, Paimio Hand Basin, 1930. Brand: Arabia. Wash basin, designed for the Paimio Sanatorium. Porcelain, stamped Mod 280 ARABIA.

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      XNo. 7023, Aalto Wall Lamp, 1932. White painted metal, clear glass and original glass cylinder. Designed for Paimio Sanatorium, 1929-32. This lamp was placed in the middle of each patient room. Illustrated; Alvar Aalto designer. Alvar Aalto museum p.109.

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      XNo. 5880, Alvar Aalto "Paimio" shelf, 1930. Brand: Karhula. Moulded glass. Made for the bedrooms of the Paimio Sanatorium. Provenance; Paimio Sanatorium.

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      XNo. 8282, Paimio Hall Stool, 1930's. Brand: Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyoetehdas Oy Turku. Stool for the hall of the Paimio Sanatorium, 1932. Steeltube. Alvar Aalto Designer, Alvar Aalto Museum 2002, p. 76.

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      XNo. 8283, Paimio Door, 1930. Brand: Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyoetehdas Oy Turku. Door from Paimio Sanatorium, 1932. Two different colored sides. Alvar Aalto Designer, Alvar Aalto Museum 2002, p. 75.

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      XNo. 8283, Paimio Door, 1930. Detail. Brand: Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyoetehdas Oy Turku. Door from Paimio Sanatorium, 1932. Two different colored sides. Alvar Aalto Designer, Alvar Aalto Museum 2002, p. 75.

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      XNo. 8284, Paimio Shelf, 1930's. Brand: Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyoetehdas Oy Turku.

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      XNo. 8462, Alvar Aalto Paimio Cabinet, 1932. Brand: Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyoetehdas Oy Turku. Cabinet from Paimio Sanatorium. Aalto´s most famous commission. Each bedroom had two of the cabinets screwed directly to the wall. Bent birch ply. Illustrated; Alvar & Aino Aalto. design, collection Bischofberger. p.67.

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      XNo. 8462, Alvar Aalto Paimio Cabinet, 1932. Brand: Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyoetehdas Oy Turku. Cabinet from Paimio Sanatorium. Aalto´s most famous commission. Each bedroom had two of the cabinets screwed directly to the wall. Bent birch ply. Illustrated; Alvar & Aino Aalto. design, collection Bischofberger. p.67.

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      XNo. 8505, Aalto Spittoon, 1930. Brand: Karhula.

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  • The Cabinet Maker

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      From March-July 2013, Jacksons is pleased to announce The Cabinet Maker, an exhibition that takes a unique approach to the history of the cabinetmaking tradition in both Denmark and Sweden, and traces the formidable relationships that bonded cabinetmaker and architect during the height of the twentieth century. Under Klint's leadership at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in partnership with the Danish Cabinet Makers' Guild, annual exhibitions were initiated in 1927 that fostered new relationships between architects and cabinetmakers, creating a number of lasting partnerships--most notably Kaare Klint and Rud. Rasmussen, Ole Wanscher and A.J. Iversen, Hans J. Wegner and Johannes Hansen, and Finn Juhl and Niels Vodder. The exhibition focuses on these very cabinet makers who contributed an unparalleled knowledge of craft and quality to the work, yet are oftentimes overshadowed by their collaborators. Video Link: https://vimeo.com/64220678 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnm9Mijyv-A

      XNo. 7764, Hjalmar Jackson Library Table, 1934 Cabinet Maker: Hjalmar Jackson Designer: Oscar Nilsson Attributed to Oscar Nilsson. Ebony, pear wood, inlaid with bone and rosewood. Top has an architectural curved pattern. The disc of ebony inlaid with stylized books, hand carved with relief decoration of open books. Legs in pear wood, rounded frame with two drawers.

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      XNo. 7818, Pair of Hjalmar Jackson Chairs, 1934 Cabinet Maker: Hjalmar Jackson Designer: Oscar Nilsson Carved and sculpted pear wood. Original brown leather. Attributed to Oscar Nilsson.

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      XNo. 7818, Pair of Hjalmar Jackson Chairs, 1934 Cabinet Maker: Hjalmar Jackson Designer: Oscar Nilsson Carved and sculpted pear wood. Original brown leather. Attributed to Oscar Nilsson.

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      XNo. 4412, Johan Rohde Desk, 1900's Cabinet Maker: Larsen brothers Designer: Johan Rohde Lemon wood with inlay of ebony. Carved details. Designed and made between 1900 & 1905. Early in Johan Rohde´s career he designed special commission furniture pieces. This desk was a special commission for Dr. Hugo Halberstadt, who was a collector of Japanese objects. Applying his skills to all aspects of the applied arts, Rohde became one of Georg Jensen's most famous silver designers.

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      XNo. 5777, "Princess" Desk, 1950's Cabinet Maker: AJ Iversen Designer: Jacob Kjaer Rio Palisander, three drawers with brass handles. Top section with tambour doors, interior of birds eye maple, adjustable shelves. Brass handles. This model was given to the Princess of Denmark on her eighteenth birthday.

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      XNo. 7758, Small Malmsten Bureau, 1920's Cabinet Maker: Hjalmar Jackson Designer: Carl Malmsten Birch side, back and top. Carved feet. Front of rosewood with inlays of different woods, crossbanding. Silvered bronze handles.

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      XNo. 7972, Fritz Henningsen Wingback Chair and Footstool, 1940 Natural leather and oak legs, original buttons. Rare example with footstool. Henningsen had been both a cabinet maker and retailer.

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      XNo. 5103, Peder Moos Rosewood Table, 1943 Rosewood with inlay. Round tapered legs. Signed Peder Moos 1943. This table has an interesting strength inlay construction made by Moos himself, underneath, to stabilize a crack due to the nature of the wood.

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      XNo. 5103, Peder Moos Rosewood Table, 1943 Rosewood with inlay. Round tapered legs. Signed Peder Moos 1943. This table has an interesting strength inlay construction made by Moos himself, underneath, to stabilize a crack due to the nature of the wood.

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      XNo. 8003, Music Stand, 1965 Designer: James Krenow Untreated pear wood, double music stand, two drawers, on tall legs. Incised signature underneath JK.

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      XNo. 5741, Klint Desk chair, 1940 Cabinet Maker: Rud Rasmussen Designer: Kaare Klint Cuban mahogany. Original Nigerian goat leather, which has acquired beautiful color and patina over the years. Brass nails. Inspired by English cabinetmaking. Cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen label.

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      XNo. 4354, Thirties Bar, 1930's Designer: David Blomberg Original black lacquered doors with inlays of different woods (i.e. teak) and brass. Red lacquered interior, metal details and light. Pull out serving shelf and two drawers. Nickel brass and birch shelves inside.

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      XNo. 4354, Thirties Bar, 1930's Designer: David Blomberg Original black lacquered doors with inlays of different woods (i.e. teak) and brass. Red lacquered interior, metal details and light. Pull out serving shelf and two drawers. Nickel brass and birch shelves inside.

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      XNo. 5648, Kaare Klint Desk, 1934 Cabinet Maker: Rud Rasmussen Designer: Kaare Klint Cuban Mahogany. Three drawers and two pull-out drop working leaves. Profiled edges and legs. Manufacturers label KK 12432. Provenance: Made in 1934 for an apartment interior commission by Kaare Klint.

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  • Alvar Aalto

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      ALVAR AALTO JACKSONS BERLIN SEPTEMBER-FEBRUARY 2013 "Beauty is the harmony of purpose and form" Alvar Aalto 1928 Jacksons is pleased to exhibit a unique selection of furniture, lamps, and glass works from the Finnish Architect and Designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto was a prominent figure in the revival of "Organic Architecture", although his work began in the early 1930's with his more natural approach to functionalism, exemplified by his use of laminate bentwood and fluid lines. Known as "Human Modernism", Alvar Aalto’s dialogue with nature, architecture, design, and the human being has become a living legacy. Video link: http://vimeo.com/52445111 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzNUIJyT28w

      XSculpture. Arranged detail of the Paimio chair attached to laminate board. Photographed for ARTEK advertisement

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      XStools "X 602", black leather. Screen 100, pine. Trolley, laminated birch and linoleum top

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      XOriginal black leather. "X 602" Legs of bent massive birch. Design 1954. Patent No 154562 applied 3rd of April 1954.

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      XTrolley. Laminated birch, original brown linoleum top. Painted metal and wood handle. Design c.1935.

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      XOn the left wall, two unique sculptures from 50's. From left two chairs nr 42 from 1930, designed for the Paimio Sanatorium 1931-32. black leather chair Designed in 1954 for Rautatalo Café in Helsinki, sofa from 40's, a shelf, and a lamp in white painted metal and glass, designed for Paimio Sanatorium, 1929-32

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      XBlack leather chair Designed in 1954 for Rautatalo Café in Helsinki

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      XWall lamp. White painted metal and glass. Original glass bulb. Designed for Paimio Sanatorium, 1929-32

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      XFrom left Small table in laminated birch, designed for the Paimio Sanatorium 1932. Two chairs nr 42 from 1930, designed for the Paimio Sanatorium 1931-32. Unique sculpture from 50's on the wall.

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      XGarden set "Sunflower" from 1950

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      XFrom left Set of stacking chairs No.611, Dining table and black chairs, Round dining table and upholstered chairs with their original red textile. "Bilberry" A338 lamps

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      X"Bilberry" A338 lamps. h.20cm/7,8"dia.16cm/6,2"

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      XDining set from 40's with red chairs. Savoy Glass vase.

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      XPendant lamp A203.Three cylindrical shades of white painted metal. Brass perforated rings. Brass interior reflector.

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  • Design Basel 2012

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      DESIGN BASEL 2012 THE GLOBAL FORUM FOR DESIGN 12-17 JUNE 2012 Messe Basel, Switzerland Hall 5-Stand G29

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      XHans J Wegner, 1950. "Unique Long Wegner Bench". Oak slatted bench. Provenance: Anker Petersen, owner and founder of AP Stolen. h. 30cm/11.8" d. 42.5cm/16.7" w. 355cm/139.7"

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      XHans J Wegner, 1953. Legs of oak. Upholstered with original olive-green wool, armrests and back in original natural leather. Provenance: Danish Cabinet Makers Guild Exhibition 1953. Litteratur: Grete Jalk [red.]: "Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 Aar", bd. 3, omtalt og ill. s. 244-245. h.104cm/40,9" d.84cm/33" w.89cm/35"

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      XHans J Wegner. the "Roman" chair. A prototype armchair in oak and original patinated leather. Provenance: The chair was given as a retirement present from Hans Wegner to a carpenter at Johannes Hansen. Literature: Johan Møller Nielsen, "Wegner - en Dansk Møbelkunstner" 1965 p. 77 "Dansk møbelkunst gennem 40 aar" Grete Jalk 1957-1966 p. 123. h.71,5cm/28,1" d.50cm/19,6" w.73,5cm/28,9"

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      XAlvar Aalto, 1937. Lounge Chairs. Chaise lounge, molded laminated beach frame and padded seat . Small edition produced in the 1930´s. Literature Pirkko Tuukainen, Alvar Aalto Designer, Vammala, 2002. p 174. h.77cm/30,3" d.156cm/61,4" w.62cm/24,4"

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      XNils Landberg, 1950. Tulip Vases.

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      XNils Landberg. Tulip Vase. signed Orrefors Expo Nu-97-54. grey, green. h.31cm/12,2" dia.12cm/4,7"

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      XNils Landberg, 1960s. Landberg vase. Signed Orrefors 605-57. h.36cm/14,1"

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      XAxel Einar Hjorth, 1930. Hjorth Desk & Chair. Oak and original leather and leather covered buttons. Exhibited at the Stockholm exhibition 1930. Metal Label R35325-C MÖB. Model "Funkis". desk h.75cm/29,5" d.55cm/21,6" w.150cm/59" chair h.99cm/38,9" d.52,5cm/20,4" w.57cm/22,4"

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      XAxel Salto, 1940. Axel Salto Vase. Glazed ribbed ceramic vase. Signed Salto. h.25cm/9,8" dia.35cm/13,7"

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      XPavo Tynell, 1940. Pavo Tynell Lamp. Polished brass and shades in cased glass. h.165cm/64,9" dia.90cm/35,4"

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      XJosef Frank, 1958. Josef Frank Cabinets. Two piece cabinet. White painted with walnut root top. Drawers in walnut, details in brass. Provenance: Lili & Erik Svedelius, Sao Paolo, Brasilien. When Estrid Ericsson visited Brazil in the 1950's she met the Swedish consul Erik Svedelius and his wife. The couple commissioned Estrid to design a new interior for their home entirely with Josef Franks furniture. The two sideboards were especially designed for their living room. The assignment was finished in 1958. Litt. Wallpaper magazine. Story on the interior of the house. h.90,5cm/35,4" d.55cm/21,6" w.2x177cm/2x69,6"

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      XKaare Klint and Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1930. Cuban mahogany frame and original Nigerian goat leather. Brass nails. h.79cm/31,1" d.62cm/24,4" w.65cm/25,5"

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      XAxel Einar Hjorth, 1930. Ceiling lamp. Nordiska Kompaniet 1930, steel with opaline coloured glass panels. Literature: Axel Einar Hjorth Furniture Architect, Christian Birch, Thomas Ekström and Eric Ericson, Lund 2009, reproduced page 54. l.140cm/55,1"

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      XAlvar Aalto, 1950. Aalto "Beehive" Lamp A332. Original black painted metal and brass. Illustrated; Alvar & Aino Aalto. design, collection Bischofberger. p.181. h.35cm/13,7" dia.32cm/12,5"

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      XJosef Frank, 1960. Josef Frank cabinet. model 2237th. Thirteen different sized drawers of oak, walnut and mahogany. Sides and top veneered with amboyna root, legs of walnut, pull handles and knobs of brass. Literature, Estrid Ericson, Orkide i Vinterlandet, Carlssons bokförlag p. 122. h.132cm/51,9" d.40cm/15,7" w.90cm/35.4"

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  • In Order of Appearance

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      IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE 20th century chair design Opening March 9th Exhibition March 10 - July 23, 2012 Armchair, Cantilever Chair, Fold Up Chair, Folding Chair, Rocking Chair, Swivel Chair. No piece of furniture comes in such diverse forms as the chair. The exhibition plays with tensions of oppositions by using groups or pairings of innovative forms from scandinavian and international 20th century furniture design. It shows important design classics, technical innovations, unique pieces, prototypes and rare examples that help shed light on the evolution of 20th century chair design. The analytic contemplation of form, proportion, color, and material allow relations between the furniture to reveal new information about the different artistic approaches and motivations. Curated by Ilke Penzlien Video link : http://vimeo.com/44938447

      X# 6236 Josef Hoffmann Sitzmaschine, 1906 Material: Two coloured stained beech The Sitzmaschine was originally designed by Hoffmann for the Purkersdorf Sanatorium near Vienna. It was one of the first important commissions given to the Wiener Werkstätte, a collaborative founded in 1903 by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser espousing many of the English Arts and Crafts movement's tenets of good design and high-quality craftsmanship.

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      X# 7150 Poul Kjaerholm "Holscher Chair", 1952 Material: Steel, flag line Whereas the majority of Danish cabinetmakers excelled in wood, Poul Kjærholm focused on steel and leather as his preferred materials and, with his minimalist styling, he is a distinguished Danish representative of international modernism. The supple “Holscher” chair is very rare, because the chair was only made for Poul Kjærholm’s personal friends and family members. The approx. 20 “Holscher” chairs in the world are wound with flag line, some by Poul Kjærholm himself and his wife Hanne. # 5638 Charles & Ray Eames Shell Chair, 1950-53 Material: Laminated resin, metal Plastic armchairs were first presented as part of a New York Museum of Art competition, "Low Cost Furniture Design". Their organically shaped plastic seat shells were later combined with various different bases and manufactured in their millions. # 5969 Poul Kjaerholm PK 22, 1950 Material: Leather, steel This very early version of the discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal typeform and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from the “Element” Chair (PK25). On the PK22, the structure was divided into separate elements due to design improvements and for economical production.

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      X# 5638 Charles & Ray Eames Shell Chair, 1950-53 Material: Laminated resin, metal Plastic armchairs were first presented as part of a New York Museum of Modern Art competition, „Low Cost Furniture Design". Their organically-shaped plastic seat shells were later combined with various different bases and manufactured in their millions.

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      X# 7213 Jonas Bohlin "Sto“ Chair, 1990 Material: Oak, steel # 4915 Hans Wegner Folding Chair no.PP-512, 1949 Material: Oak frame, cane Wegner‘s ambition was to create an armchair, which could be stowed away easily. He solved this by designing a chair which can be hung on the wall. Wegner made his solution with his usual assurance, and has brought all parts into perfect interplay. The Folding Chair is an unfailing mobile solution, providing for a place for the hands and that the chairs also looks good when folded.

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      X# 5821 Ilmari Tapiovaara Congo Chair, 1954 Material: Waterproof cotton canvas bends, steel In 1953, Ilmari Tapiovaara received a traditional African chair from the Congo as a present from a friend. He got very excited by the structure of the chair, where the seat/back leg element is pushed through the back rest/front leg part, thereby locking in to the solid robust seat. Tapiovaara designed numerous versions based on the same theme, both from tubular steel, as well as wood.

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      X# 4940 Verner Panton "S" Chair, 1956 Material: Bended laminated wood The Panton stacking chair, or "S" chair, is officially the sexiest chair ever made. Panton designed this chair in 1956, but it took 10 years before it was in production. Made from a single piece of cantilevered plastic with no back legs, it was the first of its kind. # 5409 Gio Ponti Supperleggera Chair no.699, 1957 Material: Ash, woven rush Determined to design a light, compact, inexpensive chair, Ponti reduced the weight to 1.7kg by using triangular-shaped legs and struts rather than the usual round ones. Finely balanced as well as light, the Superleggera 699 can be lifted up with just one finger. It has been manufactured by Cassina since 1957. # 1968 Hans Wegner „The Chair“ Chair, 1949 Material: Oak, cane Wegners international breakthrough and greatest sales success came in 1949 when he designed the Round chair. The American magazine Interiors featured the chair on the cover and referred to it as “the world’s most beautiful chair”. The chair rose to stardom when used in the televised presidential debates between Nixon and Kennedy in 1960 and has since been known simply as “The Chair”. # 2316 Nanna Ditzel Chair no.113, 1955, Material: Frame in oak, seat in cane As with most of Ditzel‘s designs, this pieces shape is based on a circle. The deep circular backrest forms the basis of the design and is constructed from steam bent laminated oak. Its shape is contrasted by the square tapered legs which are made from solid oak.

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      X# 6094 Marcel Breuer Short Chair mod. 1091, 1932, Material: Aluminium Due to the deteriorating economic and political conditions in Germany, Breuer closed his Berlin office in 1931 and traveled to Budapest, Zurich, Morocco, Greece, and Spain. Returning to Germany in the following year, he began designing furniture in aluminum. It was manufactured by Embru.

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      X# 5292 Ruud-Jan Kokke „Latjes“ Chair, 1984 Material: Black stained oak The Latjes chair is Ruud-Jan Kokke`s first design and dates from 1984. Kokke always uses construction techniques that enable him to give his design greatly pared-down forms, extreme lightness and elegance, while remaining strong yet lightweight and practical to use. In addition to this chair, there is aan armchair, a stool and a low and a high lounge chair.

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      X# 7446 Gerrit Rietveld Zig Zag Chairs, 1932-1934 Material: Oak, brass Using only four elements joined with a system of dovetailing, the Zig Zag chair's visual simplicity belies a relatively complex construction. This 1934 design is an expression of the "De Stijl" movement and is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Made of natural cherry, Zig Zag can serve as a chair or a side table.

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      X# 7386 Hans Wegner Peacock Chair, 1947 Material: Oak, teak, rope seat Despite the chair’s almost postmodern design, it was actually manufactured as far back as 1947 at Johannes Hansen’s Møbelsnedkeri A/S. However, its consciously modern lines are not merely a matter of looks. Rather, the sweeping back motion of its extravagantly-shaped sticks is a feat of ergonomic aesthetics. The flat part of the sticks, which gives it its peacock-like appearance, are placed where the shoulder blades meet the chair’s back. When Finn Juhl first saw this chair he immediately noticed its characteristic back and named it the Peacock Chair - a name which stuck with the chair.

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      X# 5431 Robert Wilson ´Hamletmaschine´Chair,1987 Material: Grey perforated steel The chair was designed for Heiner Müllers play `HamletMaschine` at the Hamburg Thalia Theatre, 1987. Robert Wilson had adapted and directed the play in 1987 together with the author. Signed Robert Wilson No.22 # 1130 Carl Bergsten Strömsholmen Chair, 1906 Material: Stained beech, original calf leather Influenced by his meeting with Otto Wagner and Josef Hoffmann in Vienna, Carl Bergsten designed this chair for an exhibition in his hometown Norrkoping 1906. The chair became part of the interior at Strömsholmen Restaurant. It is known that the waitresses who worked at the restaurant often stumbled over chairs protruding loop that keeps chair legs. Therefore some of the arcs were sawed off.

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      X# 5643 Jorgen Hovelskov Prototype Chair, 1961 Material: Pine A predecessor or similar to the famous Harp Chair. The chair's "Harp" form was based on a Viking Ship's bow section. The configuration of the flag halyard gives the design a powerful optical quality.

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  • Berlin 2012

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      WELCOME TO OUR AUTUMN EXHIBITION IN BERLIN Tue - Sat 12 - 6 pm Lindenstrasse 34 10 969 Berlin

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      Xfrom left to right: Josef Frank Sideboard. 1950. Green lacquered wood. Pair of Fulvio Bianconi Wall Lamps for Venini from 40's. Kare Klint Lounge Chair. Designed 1933. Solid teak frame with retractable footrest. Cane and loose canvas cover. Neoclassical Mirror by Axel Einar Hjorth. Designed 1928. Model Åbo. Carved and lacquered wood frame. Pair of Tove and Edvard Kindt/Larssen upholstered teak chairs. White Coil Table, Original white lacquered interlocking base. Two pairs of Bianconi lamps for Venini from 50's.

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      XJosef Frank Sideboard. 1950. Green lacquered wood. Pair of Fulvio Bianconi Wall Lamps

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      XPair of Fulvio Bianconi Wall Lamps for Venini from 40's. White and clear glass. Brass fittings.

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      XKaare Klint Lounge Chair. Designed 1933. Solid teak frame with retractable footrest. Cane and loose canvas cover. Paper label RR.

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      XPair of Tove and Edvard Kindt/Larssen upholstered teak chairs. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. Designed in 1939. White Coil Table, Original white lacquered interlocking base. glass top. from 30's. Two pairs of Bianconi lamps for Venini from 50's. White glass, coloured glass rosettes.

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      XIn front: Kaare Klint "Addition" Chairs and Stools. Pair of sofas with footstools. Legs of Cuban mahogany, upholstered in original, natural Niger leather. Designed in 1933. Josef Frank Floor Lamp from 40's. Leather bound stem. Brass and brass feet. Large Hans J Wegner Dining Table and chairs. On the left: Kaare Klint Lounge Chair. In the background Wegner Folding Chairs No.PP-512 Poul Kjaerholm desk and chair. Nanna Ditzel chairs. Jonas Bohlin " Zink" bookshelf. Poul Henningsen´s "Artichoke" Lamp.

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      XKaare Klint "Addition" Chairs and Stools. Pair of sofas with footstools. Legs of Cuban mahogany, upholstered in original, natural Niger leather. Designed in 1933.

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      XFinn Juhl Dining set. Elliptical table with two leafs. Six chairs. Maple and Italian walnut. Original black leather. Pair of Venini lamps from 50's. Colored and opal overlay glass. Brass fittings.

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      XSet of Poul Kjaerholm 27 Easy Chairs and PK 66 table. Designed in 1971. Set of four laminated maple and original leather easy chairs with coffee table. Poul Henningsen´s "Artichoke" Lamp. Designed in 1958. Copper and white painted metal leaves.

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      XFarsta vases. Running blue glaze. Incised and impressed decoration. Signed Farsta and Gustavsberg studio and date mark.

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      XWegner Dining Table. Rosewood top, steel base. Detachable leaves.

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      XLarge Hans J Wegner Dining Table. Teak top, oak base with brass fitments. Branded manufacturers stamp, Arkitekt Hans J Wegner Andr. Tuck Made in Denmark

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      XLarge Kraitz Sculpture. Stoneware sculpture with filling of gold. Signed KRAITZ

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  • Design Basel 2011

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      DESIGN BASEL 2011 THE GLOBAL FORUM FOR DESIGN 14-18 JUNE 2011 Messe Basel, Switzerland Hall 5-Stand G28

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      XPoul Kjaerholm "Holscher" chairs Seat and back with flag Halyard wound by Holø Bergljot from 1952

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      XAluminium, frame made of beech, seat and back in twisted leather, legs in aluminium. Marked with label: "ALUMINIUMFÅTÖLJ NO 72/200 MATS THESELIUS 1990 KÄLLEMO AB".

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      XIngeborg Lundin Apples and Melon

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      XKaare Klint "Addition" Chairs and Stools Pair of sofas with footstools. Legs of Cuban mahogany, upholstered in original, natural Niger leather. Designed in 1933.

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      XPoul Henningsen ceiling lamp Designed 1959 for the House of the future 1959. Reminiscent of the Artichoke in the Langelinie Pavilion. Lighting engineering based on color concept. Distribution of the light and color reproduction. The observation that the red end of the light spectrum reproduced texture better than the colder color rays. Only ca 15 lamps made.

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      XAlvar Aalto "Beehive" Lamp Model A331 ceiling lamp. Painted aluminium and brass rings. Designed 1953. First introduced at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

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      XJosef Frank leather cabinet. Rare cabinet model 2192. Covered in light red leather. Base and interior in walnut. Designed 1954.

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  • Spring 2011

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      SPRING EXHIBITION 2011 In our new spring exhibition we will be showing some important pieces from our collection such as a pair of early PK22 . A rare Hans van der Laan bench from the meditation room in Vaals. A beautiful pair of Wegner wicker chairs among others. And we are most proud to show some very special objects, a sofa and a chair by Mats Theselius and the "sto" chair from Jonas Bohlin. Mats Theselius and Jonas Bohlin both born in the mid fifties and based in Stockholm. They emerged from the same spirit of the time, they are both educated at Konstfack, the National College of Arts, Craft and Design, in Stockholm. Almost simultaniously they set a new course for a developement in Swedish furniture making. Their work is represented by exploring the field between art and design.

      XAlvar Aalto lounge chair no 43. Model No.43 designed 1936. This example in laminated birch frame. And new natural leather cover. Produced for Artek. 1950s Alvar Aalto bench produced by Artek.

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      It is hard to overestimate the influence that these two designers have had on the future of Scandinavian design. "As much as you never can separate a design’s form from its function, you’re not able to distinguish its emotional contents from its value." Ulf Beckman
 Editor, FORM Design Magazine

      XAlvar Aalto lounge chair no 43. Model No.43 designed 1936. This example in laminated birch frame. And new natural leather cover. Produced for Artek.

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      XHans J. Wegner folding chair. No, PP-512. Designed 1949. Oak frame, cane woven seat and back. Signed Johannes Hansen Copenhagen Denmark. Made in the 1970´s. Alvar Aalto shelves, Wall-mounted shelves in laminated birch. Designed 1936. model112. Wilhelm Kåge Wåga Vases designed in the 1950´s for Gustavsberg, Sweden.

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      XUnique Mats Theselius sofa, Natural leather and steel. Lockable wheels. Designed for a play at Östgöta teatern (theatre) with Mats Theselius as stage designer 1997. Produced by Källemo.

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      XFinnish Meriavaara desk, by Pauli Blomstedt. Black laquered wood and nickel frame and handles. From 1930´s

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      XJonas Bohlin "Sto" chair. Designed in 1990 for the exhibition " furniture that figures" . Oak and iron. Made in 70 examples. Signed STO 20/70 Jonas Bohlin 1990. Produced by Källemo

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      XMats Theselius armchair. Patinated aluminium, cast aluminium. Braided leather, beech arms. Numbered limited edition 176 of 200. Produced by Källemo 1990.

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      XAlvar Aalto shelves, Wall-mounted shelves in laminated birch. Designed 1936. model112.

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      XPair of Poul Kjaerholm chairs. Model, PK 22 Original black leather. Brushed steel. Stamped with E Kold Christensen monogram. Made in the 1960s

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      XArne Jacobsen floor lamp, Brass stem and white painted metal. Designed in 1929. This example from 1930.

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      XJosef Frank Flora cabinet Mahogany. Interior of birch, adjustable shelves. Decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by C A Lindman. The cabinets were made by order. Designed in 1937

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      XGrey "Zink" bookshelf by Jonas Bohlin. Designed 1984 for Källemo, Sweden

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      XSven Markelius Chair from the 1930´s

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      XPoul Kjaerholm PK 61 coffee table. Produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark.

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      XBench for the Monastery St Benedictusberg in Vaals, Netherland. Designed by Dom Hans van de Laan in the 1960´s. This bench is an early example from the meditation room.

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      XNanna Ditzel Secretaire designed in the 1960´s for Kolds Savværk, Denmark.

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      XFloor lamp by Lisa Johansson Pape from the 1950´s produced by Orno, Finland.

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  • Ursa Major

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      URSA MAJOR Scandinavian Modernism From NOVEMBER 2010 Jacksons Berlin Lindenstrasse 34, 10969 Berlin The current show at Jacksons in Berlin focuses on mid century modernist designs. Representing funktionalism and innovation in design and craftmanship. Scandinavian modernism emerged in the 1930s but its growth was interrupted by Europe’s economic decline and World War II, only to reach new highs in the 1950s. and 60s. Scandinavian modernism continues to influence design trends to this day, represented by its combination of functionality and sleek forms. A hundred years have passed since the beginning of the modern movement and our culture still continues to define itself according to it.

      XPaul Gadegaard Painting. Oil on canvas. Signed front and back dated 1949. Morris Tables by architect Kirsi Gullichsen for Original Habitek Works, Finland 2010. Martingala Chair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1960s. Sofa "Paradise" and Archchair " Adam" designed by Kerstin Holmqvist-Hörlin for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s.

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      XPaul Gadegaard Painting. Oil on canvas. Signed front and back dated 1949. Morris Tables by architect Kirsi Gullichsen for Original Habitek Works, Finland 2010. Danish Armchair from 1950s. Ash base. Original wool textile.

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      Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Candelabra. This design was created 1953 while in Argentina. Since the star constellation "Ursa Major" also known as the plough, is not visible in the Southern hemisphere. Piet Hein created this design to remind him of home. Piet Hein became known as a scientist , mathematician, inventor and poet.

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      XPoul Kjaerholm PK55 Table and PK11 Chair, 1950s. Table. Ash top, matted steel base. Double E Kold Christensen stamps. Chair. Original leather seat, ash back, matted steel frame. Stamped E Kold Christensen.

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      XArne Norell Leathersofa, Sweden 1970s. Pair of finnish floorlamps by Lisa Johannson-Pape for Orno, 1963. Nanna Ditzel Secretaire produced by Kolds Savværk, Denmark 1960s. Danish Armchair from 1950s. Ash base. Original wool textile.

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      XHans J. Wegner Dining Table produced by Andreas Truck, Denmark. Rosewood top, steel base. Detachable leaves. Twelve Grand Prix Chairs by Arne Jacobsen. Natural leather. Sewn edges. Laminated teak profiled legs. Kåge Wåga Vases, 1950s. Impressed mark Gustavsberg, Sweden. PH "Artichoke" Lamp. Designed by Poul Henningsen in 1958. Copper and white painted leaves. Bulb holder of nickel. Set of four Poul Kjaerholm PK 31 Armchairs designed 1958. Loose down cushions, flat steel frame, brown leather. Label 1984. Fabricius Kastholm Table with Slate top and metal base. Tulip Vases by Nils Landberg for Orrefors, Sweden 1956. Green Kasthall Carpet by Astrid Sampe. Double sided piled in silk and wool. Sweden 1950s.

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      XGigantic Ring Chandelier, Vilhelm Lauritzen. Brass and opal glass. Adjustable drop. Large Hans Wegner Dining Table Arne Jacobsen Grand Prix Chairs in leather Storm Lights, Bjørn Winblad, Brass and glass Hans J. Wegner Armchair, Teak faced plywood, beech base and decorative beech joins. Noguchi Lamp, Paper and wire. Older example. Alvar Aalto yellow lamp

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  • Bruno Mathsson

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      BRUNO MATHSSON Sept 25th - Feb 1th Swedish Designer and Architect. Born in Värnamo 1907, into the sixth generation of master cabinet makers. Bruno was a complete autodidact trained in his fathers, Karl Mathssons, traditional workshop. Through books and periodicals he found a passion for functional modern furniture using hemp webbing and weight bearing materials. Always with nature in mind and with a total devotion to the perfect sitting curve, he created a career from the small town of Värnamo to an international success. The exhibition focuses on early bentwood designs created in the 1930´s and 1940´s. Famous classics such as the iconic Eva and Pernilla Chairs.

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      XBruno Mathsson Reading stand 1936-1943 produced for Karl Mathsson. Birch top. Adjustable hight. Metal frame with brass details.

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      XBruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Foot stool Laminated bent wood beech frame. Original paper webbing. made in the 1940´s.

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      XBruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Laminated bent wood beech frame. Original blue leather webbing. Year 1942.

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      XBruno Mathsson Lounge Chair Produced for Karl Mathsson in 1944 Original hemp webbing and rare pillow with hand printed fabric by Elsa Gullberg.

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      XBerlin Daybed Exhibited at the Interbau exhibition in Berlin 1957 Original wool, tweed upholstery. Bentwood frame in birch.

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      XWork Console Table Rare table from the 60`s Rosewood table top and beech bentwood legs.

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      XBruno Mathsson Easy Chair Laminated bent wood beech frame. Original paper webbing Designed 1934. First year of production 1936.

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      XBruno Mathsson Tables. Designed in the 1930´s. Laminated birch legs with assorted wood tops.

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      XBruno Mathsson Book Shelves Birch, Laminated bentwood legs. Paper label dated 1936. First year of production.

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      XManufactures paper label Bruno Mathsson BM. Hand written date 41. Firma Karl Mathsson.

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  • Suomi

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      SUOMI Finnish 20th Century Design from Saarinen to Sarpaneva April 30th - October 20th Jacksons Berlin Lindenstrasse 34 Berlin With a bold and independent approach, Finland have managed to acquire a unique position in contemporary architecture and design. Nurturing some of the most important designers of the 20th century. The turbulent history of the young nation in the early 20th century lead to an urge to shape a common language of references, where mythical subjects and symbolism played an expressive role. During the industrial expansion in the 20´s and 30´s Finnish design gained great international recognition and was frequently exhibited abroad. The exhibition will show some very rare pieces by Eliel Saarinen, Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala and Ilmari Tapiovaara Among others.

      XAlvar Aalto "The Paimio Chair". Bent laminated and solid birch frame. Designed 1931-32.

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      One of the most well known Finnish architect and designer of this time is Alvar Aalto. Aalto recognised the potential of the natural materials and the beauty of the organic abstract forms. His empathy for nature and the human spirit, became the leading foundation for Scandinavian design.

      X Alvar Aalto stools from 40s h.44cm/17.3" diam.36cm/14.2" Birch. Stamped Aalto Möbler Svensk Kvalitetsprodukt.

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      XSet of six Eliel Saarinen Chairs. Designed for the Helsinki Railway station 1906. Solid oak, leather seats. The Helsinki railway station is one of the best examples of Saarinens Karelian style.

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      XSet of four Neoclassical Finnish Chairs by Elsa Arokallio. Original grey painted birch and original woven upholstery. Provenance; `red room´Finnish Parliament House 1931

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      XPaavo Tynell. Rare large four-arm wall light, late 1940s in brass, coloured glass, painted metal. This is one of only three examples ever produced by Taito Oy for the Suurhokki Restaurant in Helsinki, Finland. Provenance: Suurhokki Restaurant, Helsinki

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      XAlvar Aalto Trolley. Frame in bent laminated birch. Plywood shelves. Rubber tyres. Produced by Artek in 1939

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      XImpi Sotavalta Carpet. Flatweave art deco, 1930s. Producer: Kikan Kutomo

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      XAlvar Aalto Dining Set. Birch extending table with two leaves. Laminated bent wood legs, Eight stackable chairs. Produced by Artek.

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      XEliel Saarinen Desk and Chair in Oak Made for Lahti City Hall in 1901. Finnish Jugend pile carpet circa 1900

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      XAlvar Aalto Savoy Vase. Early wood blown moulded example in blue glass. Produced by Karhula.

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      XGunnel Nyman Vases by Nuutasjärvi. Made in the 1950´s. Acid signature G Nymann.

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      XToini Muona Vase. Produced by Arabia in 1940s. Signed TM.

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      XTapio Wirkkala Coffee Table. "Mussel" and "Leaf" veneer inlay. Made by Asko in the 1950´s.

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      XTapiovaara Armchair. Original textile, laminated wood and brass feet covers. A version of this chair was designed for the Hotel Marski Helsinki in 1962.

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      XBirger Kaipiainen Wallsculpture/ Plate. Hand painted decoration and applied ceramic glazed pearls. Signed Kaipiainen Arabia. 1970s.

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      XTapio Wirkkala Bowl Comb cut. Signed Tapio Wirkkala Made by Ittala in 1958.

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      XTapio Wirkkala Sculpture. Sterling silver. Manufactures and artist stamps. Finnish export silver marks. Only three made; one of each in wood, bronze and silver.

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      XRut Bryk Wall Sculpture. Made for Arabia 1950. Signed Rut Bryk. Ceramic squares in relief. Exhibited at the Biennale de Sao Paulo in Brazil.

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      XPaimio Wall Lamp 1927; Aalto´s architectural masterpiece. The wall lamp was placed in each room.

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  • Villa Mont Blanc

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      VILLA MONT BLANC offers you luxury well furnished apartments in the heart of Chamonix valley. VILLA MONT BLANC is entirely newly furnished with high quality vintage furniture from the leading Scandinavian gallery JACKSONS which is focused on Scandinavian and International vintage design. The furniture selected by Amanda Jackson are mainly from the 50's and 60's. The "Paradise" sofa and armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist, "Spanish Chairs" by Børje Mogensen, The "artichoke" lamp by Poul Henningsen, to mention only a few. Not only the furniture, but all the details like the leather handrail, lights, textiles and art pieces are chosen with sensitivity to materials and colours to create a comfortable place for relaxing holidays.

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      XCeiling lamp "Seagull" Designed by Yki Nummi,Finland 1960. "Pirkka" table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1955 Stool designed by John Kandell 1987

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      X"Pax" Stool designed by John Kandell 1987. Stained beech and cow skin

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      XCeiling lamp "Seagull" Designed by Yki Nummi,Finland 1960. "Pirkka" table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1955

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      X"Spanish Chair" designed by Børge Mogensen 1958 Oak, original leather. Sofa designed by Børge Mogensen Floor lamp designed by Josef Frank Wall lamps Arteluce Sofa table designed by Florence Knoll 1957 Carpet Kasthall

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      X"Artichoke" Lamp designed by Poul Henningsen 1958 "Pirkka" table designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara 1955 Stool designed by John Kandell 1987

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      X"Paradise" Sofa and "Adam" and "Eve" armchairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist 1958 Floor lamps designed by Josef Frank Sofa table designed by Stig Lindberg Wall lamps Arteluce Wall Lamps designed by Boeri Cini 1971 Carpet Kasthall designed by Astrid Sampe 1950,s

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      X"Spanish Chair" designed by Børge Mogensen 1958 Oak, original leather. Floor lamps designed by Josef Frank Carpet Kasthall designed by Astrid Sampe Sofa designed by Børge Mogensen Sofa Table with leather top designed by Børge Mogensen

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      XDaybed designed by Børge Mogensen

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      XVerner Panton-Wire stool Original suede, black wire frame. One of Panton´s early designs from 1961

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      Contact Managing Director Amanda Jackson Phone + 33 (0)6 75 16 32 42 info@villamontblanc.com Office address 70 Chemin de la Resse 74 400 Chamonix Mt-Blanc Villa Mont Blanc address 9 Chemin de Cascade 74 400 Chamonix Mt-Blanc http://www.villamontblanc.com

  • Finn Juhl

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      FINN JUHL Feb 5th - April 26th 2010 Danish Designer and Architect. Born in 1912 in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. As a furniture designer he came to play an important role in the development of Danish design in the 1940s. He broke with the established furniture tradition of strictly funktionalistic values and together with cabinet maker Niels Vodder he produced a series of furniture that came to redefine the ‘Danish Design’ concept. For his furnitures he were awarded five gold medals and won international acclaim at the Milan Triennals. Together with Arne Jacobsen and Poul Kjærholm, Finn Juhl paved the way for the launch of Danish design abroad under the title ‘Danish Modern’, and the subsequent export boom through the 1960s up to the present day.  The exhibition focuses on the earlier designs. Showing one of the most important works by Finn Juhl the NV 44 made by Niels Vodder in 1944 for the Cabinetmaker´s Guild Exhibition. Also NV 45 and the famous Chieftan Chair.

      XFinn Juhl Armchair. Designed for the cabinetmakers guild exhibition in 1955. Large Pavo Tynell Wall Lamp. 1940s. Carl-Axel Acking H-55 Bench. Designed and made only for the Helsinborg exhibition 1955. Lisa Larsson PABLO Mask. Glazed stoneware mask. 1979. Finn Juhl Armchair. Armrests of laminated teak with inlaid dowels of maple. Adjustable wicker back. Brass and leather fitments. Original leather. Designed for the cabinetmakers guild exhibition in 1955. Stamped Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder

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      Finn Juhl NV-44 Chair. Made by Niels Vodder. This chair was presented at the Danish cabinet makers guild exhibition in 1944. This example is one out of twelve originally produced. Provenance; Danish cabinet makers guild exhibition 1944, where four chairs in Cuban Mahogany were presented.

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      XFinn Juhl Chairs. A set of twelve Chairs. Made in Rosewood and original blue leather. Stamped Cabinet maker Niels Vodder Finn Juhl. Made in the 50´s by Niels Vodder

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      XFinn Juhl NV-45 Chair. Produced by Niels Vodder made of Rosewood with original blue fabric from the 1950s. Branded on understructure NIELS VODDER CABINETMAKER/COPENHAGEN DENMARK/DESIGN FINN JUHL The NV-45 was presented at the Danish cabinet makers exhibition 1945

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      XFinn Juhl Chieftain Chair. Designed in 1949. Rosewood and leather. Signed Niels Vodder Cabinetmaker Copenhagen Denmark Design Finn Juhl. Most of the 78 Chieftain chairs, originally produced by Niels Vodder, were purchased for Danish embassies.`

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      XFinn Juhl Bench or Table. Designed in 1958. Palisander, brass and dark patinated metal. Produced by Danish furniture manufacturer Bovirke.

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      XFinn Juhl NV-46 Chair. Made by Niels Vodder in teak with original black leather. Designed in 1946.

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      XFinn Juhl "Bwana" Armchair and Footstool. Made of Teak the furniture has a new leather upholstery in a natura tone. It was produced by France & Sons Danmark in the 1950s.

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      XFinn Juhl Footed Bowl. Produced by Kay Bojesen in 1950s and made of teak. Signed Kay Bojesen/ Denmark. Copyright Finn Juhl Design.

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      XFinn Juhl Footed Bowl. Produced by Kay Bojesen in 1950s and made of teak. Signed Kay Bojesen/ Denmark. Copyright Finn Juhl Design.

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      XFinn Juhl Desk. Produced by Niels Vodder made of Teak with brass fittings in 1950s.

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  • Design Basel 2010

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      15-19 JUNE 2010 Design Basel is a marketplace for design presenting materiel from the advent of Modernism (circa 1900) to the present day. The most reputable international design galleries present curated exhibitions of museum-quality furniture, lighting and objets d’art, attracting both private and public collectors.

      XAlvar Aalto lamp. Prototype. White painted metal and brass. Designed in 1958 for the art dealer Louis Carré. An original copy of the drawings is included, lamp drawings for Maison Carré.

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      X"Kantarelli" Vase by Tapio Wirkkala. Edition for Iittala 23/50. Designed in 1947. Alvar Aalto sculpture "The palette of the king". Designed in 1955.

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      XAlvar Aalto sculpture "The palette of the king". Designed in 1955. Laminated wood and sculptural bronze base.

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      XPoul Henningsen. Spiral Metal Lamp. Produced by Louis Poulsen. One of only five pieces made.

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      XHans J. Wegner Chairs. "Cowhorn Chair". A set of 10 chairs with frame of oak, back with visible joints. Seat with woven cane. Model JH-505. Made by cabinetmaker Johannes Hansen. 1950s.

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      XWillhelm Kåge Ceramics for Gustavsberg.

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      XBruno Mathsson. Set of five Mathsson tables from the1930s. Produced by Firma Karl Mathsson.

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      XAlvar Aalto Chair. Cantilevered Birch-Armchair with Original Zebra textile from 1930s.

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      XKaare Klint "Fauborg Chair". Mahogany frame. Seat and back of cane..Designed in 1916 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.

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      XTove/Edvard Kindt-Larsen Walnut Coffee Table. Provenance: Previously in the Kindt-Larsen family collection.

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      XAsplund Wall Mirror. Made for the dressingrooms at Bredenbergs department store in Stockholm 1933 - 35. Only eight mirrors produced. Frame of Leather. 1933.

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      XHans J. Wegner Valet Chair.15 Designed for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. 1953. Oregon pine and brass fittings

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      XLarge Pavo Tynell Wall/Ceiling Lamps Brass. Perforated leaf decoration. Originally used as wall lamps but can be used as ceiling lamps.

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  • Design Basel 2009

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      9-13 JUNE 2009 Design Basel is a marketplace for design presenting materiel from the advent of Modernism (circa 1900) to the present day. The most reputable international design galleries present curated exhibitions of museum-quality furniture, lighting and objets d’art, attracting both private and public collectors.

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      XKaare Klint sofas, Tapio Wirkkala table, Josef Frank cabinet

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      XLarge Pavo Tynell Wall Lamp. h.167cm/65.7" d.24cm/9.4" w.320cm/125.9"

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      XMarcel Breuer Bronze Candlestick Three interlocking bronze segments. Designed circa 1963.

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      XRare Noguchi chess table. Ebonized plywood pivoting top, cast aluminum storage and inlaid red and yellow lucite dots. Originally designed for "The Imagery of chess" exhibition at the Julien Levy Gallery 1944. Included in the Herman Millier catalogue only for two years, the table was not a commercial success and made in only a few examples. Litt. Design 1935-65 What Modern Was, Le Musee des Arts Decoratifs de Montreal

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      XTapio Wirkkala silver candelabra. Rut Bryk wall sculpture. Hans Wegner desk and desk chair. Paul Henningsen Table lamp. Alvar Aalto Desk lamp. Arne Jacobsen Floor lamp.

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  • Josef Frank 2008

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      Josef Frank – Swedish Modern Aug-Oct 2008 In collaboration with the Swedish Embassy in Berlin. Josef Frank 1885-1967. Austrian Architect, designer and theorist. Educated in Vienna just after the turn of the century. Known as one of the leading modernists of the 1920s. But also for his criticism of 1930s modern architecture. He dismissed uniformity, insisting that it was pluralism that most characterised life in the new machine age. Josef Frank called for a more humane modernism one that responds to peoples everyday need and left room for sentimentality and historical influences. It was this basic set of ideas that Frank brought with him to Stockholm in 1933. His decision to seek exile in Sweden from the rising threats of fascism were prompted in part by an offer from Estrid Ericson, owner of the furnishings firm Svenskt Tenn. At her company he came to work as chief designer for more than thirty years.

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      At Svenskt Tenn he was able to put his ideas to practice. Frank continued to advocate his belief in an aesthetic that could appeal to both the mind and the senses. Frank’s own version of Swedish Modern suggested a very different course for mid-20th-century design—away from regularity and the dictates of functionalism. Convinced that all design must serve those who use it, Frank helped to set a different course for Modernism, one that was genuinely affective and appealing. Lit ref:  Josef Frank: Life and Work by Christopher Long

      XJosef Frank Flora Cabinet Mahogany. Interior of birch, adjustable shelves. Decorated with illustrations from the book "Nordens Flora" by C A Lindman. The cabinets were made by order. Designed in 1937

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      XTrolley from 40's. Brass, black laminate and rubber.

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      XMirrors and Sideboard

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      XArmchair from 40's. Mahogany frame, original red leather upholstery.

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      XSideboard from 50's. Mahogany with brass handles.

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      XEarly table. Mahogany, fruit wood and ebony inlay. Circa 1930 Provenance: living room of the architect Eugen Schüssler, 1080 Vienna, No. 58, Lange Gasse. Literature: comp. Josef Frank, Möbel& Geräte & Theoretisches, Museum für angewandte Kunst,Vienna 1981, p. 108.

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      XJosef Frank Textile from 30's. l.155cm/61" w.128cm/50.4" Hand printed linen. "Chianti" Designed in 1930. Two pieces lengths available.

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