20th Century Swedish Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Beechwood Armchair by Bengt Ruda
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A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish armchair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood designed by Bengt Ruda and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, in good condition. The low Scandinavian side chair is composed with a slightly, curved inlined backrest, detailed with wide, short armrests, standing on four long angled wooden legs. Newly upholstered in a light-grey cotton velour. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1950, Sweden, Scandinavia.
Seat: 16" H x 18" W x 18" D
Bengt Ruda was a Swedish furniture designer born in 1918, in Sweden and passed away in 1999. During the 1940' s and 1950's he designed furniture for the Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet. In 1956, Ikea hired him, he was the first trained designed who got hired.
Country of Origin: Sweden
Details: Polished Beechwood
Material: Fabric, Metal, Wood
Dimensions: 28" H x 26" W x 27" D