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Ludvig Pontoppidan Danish Cabinetmaker Wool Sofa, circa 1940

$9,800
£7,464.01
€8,931.86
CA$13,966.76
A$14,198.24
CHF 8,216.51
MX$188,747.57
NOK 92,186.36
SEK 98,197.96
DKK 66,753.99

About the Item

Exceptional Danish sofa handcrafted by master cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, circa 1940. A superb example of the cabinetmaker tradition that defined the finest early Danish Modern furniture, the sofa is constructed with a substantial solid-wood frame and traditional eight-way hand-tied copper springs, horsehair, and cotton padding. The gently curved back and arms are accented with hand-tufted detailing and raised on tapered wood legs. Newly upholstered in Raf Simons Balder a rich blue/green woven wool fabric. Ludvig Pontoppidan was among Copenhagen’s respected master cabinetmakers during the golden age of Danish furniture, when cabinetmakers worked in small-scale workshops producing exceptionally crafted pieces for a discerning clientele. Furniture from this period represents a level of traditional construction and hand craftsmanship rarely found in later production pieces. The sofa has been completely restored by our in-house craftspeople while preserving its traditional construction and is in excellent condition with minor signs of age-appropriate use.
  • Creator:
    Ludvig Pontoppidan (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 65 in (165.1 cm)Depth: 30 in (76.2 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Excellent Condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CH_000016511stDibs: LU950251643692

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