The Antiquarian at Greenwich

A Pair of Brazilian Rosewood High-Backed Armchairs Designed by Ernst Kühn Frame

A unique pair of high backed armchairs with profiled frame of Brazilian rosewood. Seat and back upholstered with light wool. Manufactured by Normina, circa 1935. These chairs were made as part of the interior for 'Villa Koux' in Hellerup. Ernst Kühn was, in 1935, responsible for the construction and decoration of the house for the Henkel CEO in Denmark, Edvard Koux. It was decorated with a very luxurious extravagant interior designed by Ernst Kühn. Literature: 'Bygge & bo', 1936 No. 6, pp. 22–23. Designer: Ernst Kühn (b. Copenhagen 1890, d. Gentofte 1948). 

Dimensions: H: 37 x W: 28 1/2 x D: 32
Seat Height 17 1/2