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Rare Kaj Gottlob Armchair in Original Red Leather and Steel
$16,500
£12,586
€14,339.26
CA$23,190.90
A$25,300.66
CHF 13,396.55
MX$303,173.94
NOK 170,612.44
SEK 156,012.42
DKK 107,069.09
About the Item
Kaj Gottlob, leather, nickel-plated steel, brass, Denmark, 1935
Very rare armchair with striking patina by Danish designer Kaj Gottlob designed in 1935. The well-documented history of this particular chair began in 1935 when Kaj Gottlob was commissioned to design furniture for a bank in the south of Denmark. As can be seen on historic photographs, two armchairs and a sofa were arranged around table in a representative room. A marble floor arranged in strong lines provided a great stage for Gottlob’s furniture to impress the viewer. The room featured bright walls free of decoration and therefore the chairs and sofa were in the main focus of the visitor.
The chair features a wonderful round shell upholstered in richly patinated leather in a striking red color. A line of brass nails holds the leather in place and at the same time has a decorative character. Four flat legs in nickel-plated-steel are interconnected with a thin horizontal bar. Beautiful detail is the way the patinated steel is bent in a curve to function as feet. Especially the back is designed in a dynamic line. This rare armchair depicts an important example in Gottlob’s oeuvre and marks his turn to functionalism.
From a young age Danish architect and furniture designer Kaj Gottlob (1887-1976) had a passion for the English Arts and Crafts movement. During his studies of architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, which he graduated from in 1914, he combined this passion with his interest in neoclassical architecture, thus arriving to a unique style which is apparent in his early designs. He later turned to Nordic Neoclassicism and in the 1930s towards functionalism, having found appreciating for its sober yet contemporary and modern style.
Please note that the steel as well as the leather show an admirable patina that contributes to the unique value of the piece. For more information about the current condition of the chair, please don’t hesitate to contact our design experts.
- Creator:Kaj Gottlob (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.7 in (80.5 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1935
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
- Seller Location:Waalwijk, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 450158391stDibs: LU933147308012
About the Seller
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Established in 2006, Morentz has a team of approximately 55 restorers, upholsterers, interior advisers and art historians, making it a gallery, workshop and upholstery studio, all in one. Every day, a carefully selected array of 20th-century furniture arrives from all over the world at the firm’s warehouse, where the team thoroughly examines each piece to determine what, if any, work needs to be done. Whether that means new upholstery or a complete restoration, Morentz's aim is always to honor the designer’s intention while fulfilling the wishes of the client. The team is up to any challenge, from restoring a single piece to its original glory to furnishing a large-scale hotel project.
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