Terms and conditions of use
Armchair, model no. 132
(1953)
Medium
Beech (Fagus sp.), gilt-metal, wool, (other materials)
Measurements
83.8 × 60.2 × 61.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1955
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
Count Sigvard Bernadotte of Wisborg was the second son of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden. He was originally known as Prince Sigvard, Duke of Uppland, but lost his royal title in 1934 when he chose to marry a commoner. He became a well-known industrial designer, working for a number of Danish firms including Georg Jensen, for whom he designed many classic tablewares. The Jensen cutlery service on display in the exhibition was designed by Bernadotte and was named after him.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Ørholm, Denmark
Accession Number
1538-D4
Department
International Decorative Arts
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Physical description
Armchair, black stained wood, green upholstery, crew and slot joints enabling packaging for export.