Theater seats

Artist/Maker

DatesMade: Made 1944

Material / Technique

Dimensionsh x w x d: Mått 85 x 123 x 50 cm

Inventory numberNMK 58/2014

AcqusitionPurchase 2014 Gunnar Hultmark Fund

Other titlesTitel (sv): Teaterstolar, ett par, sammankopplade Titel (en): Theater seats Etikett (sv): Teaterstolar

DescriptionDescription: These chairs are from Malmö City Theatre’s main auditorium (today Malmö Opera). The fabric is Masker, from a collection designed for the theatre by architect David Helldén, with a motif from ancient Greek mythology and drama. The laurel leaves represent Apollo – protector of arts, poetry and science. The masks represent comedy and tragedy. The auditorium was one of Europe’s largest, with more than 1 500 seats.

Collection

MaterialMetal, Beech (Wood), Textile fabric (Textiles)

Object category