Description
Set of six mid 20th century dining chairs
Model 49 – designed by Danish designer Erik Buch (designed in 1949)
Produced by O.D. Møbler, Denmark (formally Oddense Maskinsnedkeri until the late 1960s – early 1970s) – label on the underside of the chairs
Made in Denmark – stamped “made in Denmark on the underside of the seat
Some of the chairs also have additional labels from when they were reupholstered in 1992 in USA
The chairs have a solid teak frame with upholstered plywood for the backrest and seat.
The chairs have been newly reupholstered in a light grey wool fabric, and have had new foam fitted.
Erik Buch:
Born on 4th June 1923 in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. Buch trained as a carpenter in Helsingør and later at the Copenhagen School of Design until 1947. After initially working in Oslo, Buch returned to Copenhagen to open a design studio from 1947-1956. He died 4th February 1982
Condition report:
Good Condition – with some minor signs of wear on the frames commensurate with age and use.
The upholstery and foam has been newly replaced
Dimensions:
H. 79.5cm W. 51cm D. 53.5cm Seat Height 45cm
Ref. 6i