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A PAIR OF SIESTA CHAIRS, BY INGMAR RELLING, FOR WESTNOFA, bentwood, canvas and leather, bearing makers label (2)
Norwegian architect and designer Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) is known as one of Norwayâ™s most internationally recognized designers and i...
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Lot 55
Lot 55
Estimate:
A PAIR OF SIESTA CHAIRS, BY INGMAR RELLING, FOR WESTNOFA, bentwood, canvas and leather, bearing makers label (2)
Norwegian architect and designer Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) is known as one of Norwayâ™s most internationally recognized designers and is considered a major player in theScandinavian modern Mid-Centurydesign movement.
In 1965, Relling, in collaboration with his son Knut Relling, designed theSiesta Chairwhich won him first prize (in the same year) at a competition organized by the Industry Council for Furniture. Relling was passionate about creating furniture that was ergonomic and eco-friendly, ensuring that his pieces were made in a way that could be repaired. The frame was typically constructed of bent and laminated beech harvested from sustainable forests. TheSiesta Chairshowcased Rellingâ™s minimalist design aesthetic that was uncompromising on quality, and it became his career-defining design. It was a huge commercial success (it has sold over 800,000 units to date), and the big break Norwegian furniture manufacturerWestnofawas waiting for to break into the international market.
Notably, United States President Jimmy Carter purchased sixteenSiesta Chairsto furnish the White House during his term. In 1992, theSiestawas awarded the Classic Award for Design Excellence by the Norwegian Design Council. Today, the chair is produced by the Norwegian furniture manufacturer L.K. Hjelle. It is considered a Scandinavian design classic, and an icon of Norwegian design.
Norwegian architect and designer Ingmar Relling (1920-2002) is known as one of Norwayâ™s most internationally recognized designers and is considered a major player in theScandinavian modern Mid-Centurydesign movement.
In 1965, Relling, in collaboration with his son Knut Relling, designed theSiesta Chairwhich won him first prize (in the same year) at a competition organized by the Industry Council for Furniture. Relling was passionate about creating furniture that was ergonomic and eco-friendly, ensuring that his pieces were made in a way that could be repaired. The frame was typically constructed of bent and laminated beech harvested from sustainable forests. TheSiesta Chairshowcased Rellingâ™s minimalist design aesthetic that was uncompromising on quality, and it became his career-defining design. It was a huge commercial success (it has sold over 800,000 units to date), and the big break Norwegian furniture manufacturerWestnofawas waiting for to break into the international market.
Notably, United States President Jimmy Carter purchased sixteenSiesta Chairsto furnish the White House during his term. In 1992, theSiestawas awarded the Classic Award for Design Excellence by the Norwegian Design Council. Today, the chair is produced by the Norwegian furniture manufacturer L.K. Hjelle. It is considered a Scandinavian design classic, and an icon of Norwegian design.
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PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
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