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A TEN PIECE SET OF OFFICE FURNITURE FROM THE FINNISH EMBASSY IN MOSCOW.

Estimate
3 000 - 5 000 EUR
32 600 - 54 400 SEK
3 070 - 5 110 USD
Hammer price
12 000 EUR
Purchasing info
A TEN PIECE SET OF OFFICE FURNITURE FROM THE FINNISH EMBASSY IN MOSCOW.

Oak with pewter marqueteries and knobs. Bourbon leather on seats. 1920s/30s.

Damages on wood and leather.

Provenance

Allegedly the furniture set was removed from the Moscow embassy in the 70s at behest of President Kekkonen due to the controversial symbolism of the decor. According to experts the designer could bee Arttu Brummer.

More information

Big two-sided desk, 200x105 cm.
Book cabinet, h 141 cm, w 226 cm, d 33 cm.
Round table, h 65 cm, diam. 90 cm.
Side table, h 67 cm, w 80 cm, d 51 cm.
2 stools, h 54 cm, w 77 cm, d 40 cm.
Swivel desk chair, h 75 cm, w 78 cm.
3 chairs.