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Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
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Armchair, attributed to Gunnel Nyman, 1940s. Birch with reupholstered seat with quality Lauritzon's "Lamm" -fabric. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Gunnel Nyman was an internationally renowned Finnish designer. She started her career as a furniture designer, but later switched to glass design. Nyman graduated as a furniture designer from the Taideteollinen Korkeakoulu (later known as the Aalto Univeristy) but she is best known as a glass artist. During her career, which ended prematurely, she worked at glass factories in Riihimäki, Nuutajärvi and Iittala, among others. She designed lamps for Taito Oy, owned by Paavo Tynell, and for the Orno Metal Factory owned by Oy Stockmannin Ab from 1939 to 1942. Nyman's unique glass works and furniture designed for Boman were exhibited at the Paris World Fair in 1937.
- Attributed to:Gunnel Nyman (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1940
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Birch with reupholstered seat with quality Lauritzon's "Lamm" -fabric.
- Seller Location:Helsinki, FI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7495238388852
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