Sale 10051
London
|
30 April 2014
Price realised
GBP 15,000
Estimate
PREBEN FABRICIUS (1931-1984) & JØRGEN KASTHOLM (1931-2007) AN EXECUTIVE DESK AND A 'TULIP' CHAIR, CIRCA 1965 produced by Kill International, hardwood veneer, black plastic laminate, steel, aluminium and leather upholstery desk 28 in. (71 cm.) high; 86.1/2 in. (219.8 cm.) wide; 43.1/4 in. (109.8 cm.) deep; chair 43.3/8 in. (110.3 cm.) high; 28.1/2 in. (72.8 cm.) wide manufacturer's label to underside of chair
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