Lot: 337
Ray Komai. '939' chair, 1949. H. 67 x 53 x 59 cm. Made by J. G. Furniture Systems, Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Plywood, walnut veneer.
Early version with wooden legs. The design received the 'Good Design Award' of the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in 1950.
Hammer Price: 1,800 €
115C -
24. June 2014 at
24. June 2014 at
Literature:
Design since 1945, p. III.42; 1000 Chairs, p. 281 (Version with tubular steel base).
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