Alfred Christensen Danish Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1940s

Rare Danish armless 'Clam' chair, designed by Arnold Madsen (1907-1989). Produced by Madsen & Schubell in the 1940s. Made from wood, seat is newly uphol...

Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 89 cm / ...

'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in Wid...

'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...

Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present armchair in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the velour upholstery in combination with the dark, stained beech legs create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...

This rare model of Danish design duo Madsen and Schubell is a great example of Danish mid-century modern design. The 1950s in Denmark saw a renewed focus on comfort and craftsmanship...

A wonderful and iconic "Aulanko" lounge chair designed by Märta Blomstedt in the 1930s for the Hotel Aulanko in Finland. This chair is from the 1940s and reupholstered in soft & "moo...

PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN - SCANDINAVIAN MODERN Sculptural and rare easy chair with stained beech legs, designed by Palle Suenson and manufactured in 1940's by Fritz Hansen. A unique sourced piece of design, first exhibited at the renowned "Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling", Kunstindustrimuseet, now Design Museum Denmark. A "design inspired by the comfort of the automobile seating and at the same time costumed the requirements of a modern home" Source: Snedkerlaugets Møbeludstilling. The armchair have been reupholstered professionally in cream coloured shearling and cognac coloured buttons. Very comfortable and a beautiful attribution to both modern and classic interiors. A collector's item. PALLE SUENSON: Palle Suenson (1904-1987) is one of Denmark’s most sought after modernistic architects of the 20th century and his pieces are sold by prominent Philips Auctions...