Karlsen, Arne Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century; Christian Eljers Forlag/Dansk Mobelkunst, 2007, 31cm height, english language,Volume one , 230 pages and volume two 334 page
Two volume set on Danish furniture design by regarded Danish furniture historian Arne Karlsen who worked with and was a friend of Mogens Koch. Gives a very detailed history of the shifts in Danish furniture production during the 20c. Beautifully illustrated covering a wide range of Danish designers and manufacturers.
Condition: Slight dent and tear to the back of volume 2 as can be seen in the images. Slight edge wear to the dust jackets otherwise in fine condition.
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