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a set of two easy chairs, model "Åke", Ikea, Älmhult, Sweden 1950s.
Base and armrests in birch, upholstered seat and back covered in sheepskin, grey velvet buttons, height 81 cm, seat height ca 38 cm.
Renovated and reupholstered.
Literature
Manufactured by IKEA between 1952-56. Pictured here from the IKEA catalogue 1952.
Designer
IKEA is one of the world's biggest furniture companies. It was founded in 1943 by Ingvar Kampard. In the auction world it is primarily IKEA's specially designed series that are sold. The acclaimed 18th-century furniture series with names like "Regnaholm," "Ekolsund," and "Meunier." Other furniture designed by renowned designers such as Verner Panton, Karin Mobring, Eva and Peter Moritz and Bengt Ruda are commonly found on the auction market.
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