'Sculptured' chair by renowned Pacific Northwest studio craft furniture maker Evert Sodegren (1920-2013).
Designed in 1953, this chair is the defining work of his more than 60-year career. A fourth generation Swedish cabinet maker, Sodergren was a pivotal figure of the American studio craft movement, alonside figures such as George Nakashima and Wharton Esherick.
After returning from WWII, he ran his father's furniture business and began his own practice. He would go on to teach at the University of Washington for 30 years, and retire from his craft at the age of 92.
These examples, produced in 2003, are in excellent, like-new condition with little signs of wear. Crafted in solid walnut with signature ebony inlay and ebony-capped feet, leather, and hand-crafted brass pivot hardware for the backrest.
This scarce chair is held in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery, the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a chair by one of the Pacific Northwest's most influential studio furniture makers. More information about Sodergren here.
Sold individually. Two available. One matching ottoman is available and sold separately.
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