Description

Philip Arctander, (1916-1994), “Clam” Rocking Chair, produced by Sune Johanssons Möbelfabrik in Nässjö.Circa 1950th. Upholstered frame, moulded armrests and curved legs. Fitted with detachable rocking chair runners. Dimensions: 80 x 66 x 75 cm. Originally designed for Nordisk Staal & Möbel Central in Denmark, designed in 1944. Minor signs of wear.Earlier the chair has been attributed to Martin Olsen, Norway. The lounge chair was designed for Nordisk Staal & Möbel Central in Denmark but has also been produced under licence by Vik & Blindheim, Sykkylven in Norway. The chair here was produced by Sune Johanssons Möbelfabrik in Nässjö, the third known producer of the chair. Literature: Advertising for Nordisk Staal- & Møbel Central in the magazine ‘Bygge og Bo’, November 1945.DATE OF MANUFACTURECirca 1950