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Møbelhaandværk gennem 25 Aar. A.J. Iversens Snedkervirksomhed 1916-1941 Furniture Craftsmanship through 25 years. A.J. Iversen's Carpentry Business 1916-1941
1941138581København: Langkjærs Trykkeri 1941. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. København Langkjærs Trykkeri 1941. Quarto iv 30 pages with numerous illustrations from photographs. Papered boards with a wood-grain pattern lettered in black on the front cover; slight wear to the extremities with some loss to the surface of the spine presumably as ever given the nature of the material; minimal signs of age and use; a very good copy internally excellent. This retrospective publication includes illustrations of furnishings by early luminaries of Scandinavian design including Ole Wanscher Kaj Gottlob Mogens Lassen Frits Schegel Thoresen Lassen and Flemming Lassen. <p>This is a presentation copy inscribed and signed by Andreas Jeppe A.J. Iversen 1888-1979 the influential designer and cabinetmaker who paved the way for Danish modern style. The inscription reads: 'Hr. Ingeniør Bennike Med en hjertelig Tak for De Opgaver De har givet mig og den Tillid De derved viste mig. Deres A.J. Iversen' Dear Engineer Bennike With heartfelt thanks for the tasks you have given me and the trust you have thereby shown me. Yours A.J. Iversen. <p>The text comprises essays by Iversen 'Konstruktion Materialer Kvalitet' Magnus Stephensen 'Kunsten og Brugen' and Sigurd Schultz 'Snedker-Historie' a history of modern Danish cabinetmaking. Langkjærs Trykkeri hardcover
