Benelux - Seating
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Item Ships From: Benelux
"Aulanko" Armchair by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko, Finland 1930s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Finnish architect and designer, Märta Blomstedt, was one of the driving forces of the Finnish functionalism movement. Her first works were noted for their functional, rather than...
Category
1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
French Art Deco Bench, France ca 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Art Deco bench, crafted circa 1930s, is a refined example of the movement’s ability to merge architectural strength with functional elegance. Emerging after the landmark 1925 Ex...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Wood
Pair of Durlet lounge chairs in brown leather Belgium 1960
By Durlet
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
This stylish pair of lounge chairs was produced by Durlet in Belgium during the 1960s. The chairs feature gently sculpted high backs and wide, supportive armrests, offering exception...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Thonet Reclining Lounge Chairs in Bentwood
By Thonet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thonet, pair of lounge chairs, beech, steel, fabric, Europe, 1930s
These lounge chairs, produced by Thonet in the 1930s, exemplify the functional elegance and geometric balance char...
Category
1930s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Upholstered Footstools with Curved Wooden Legs, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
With their gentle curves and inviting texture, this pair of upholstered footstools embodies the refined craftsmanship and understated charm of mid-20th century European design. Combi...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Very beautiful cowhide Chesterfield wing chair with elegant legs in brown color
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this very beautiful, stately, cowhide chesterfield wing chair with elegant legs in a fine brown color.
This great cowhide wing chair i...
Category
Late 20th Century English Benelux - Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Danish Four Seat Sofa in Teak and Moss Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Typical Scandinavian Modern sofa with modest yet striking lines. The triangular silhouette of the armrests underlines the modern dimensions of thi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair Seconda Postmodern armchairs by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s, Set of 2
By Philippe Starck, Mario Botta, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi, Alias
Located in Brussels, Brussels
The Seconda Armchair, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta and crafted by Alias, is a bold icon of postmodern design.
Launched in 1982, it showcases Botta’s architectural backgro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Steel, Sheet Metal
De Sede DS 63 Two-Seater Sofa in Leather, Switzerland, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
De Sede DS 63 two-seater sofa in leather, Switzerland 1970s
Robust DS-63 modular two-seater sofa. This De Sede sofa ensures ultimate comfort and build...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather
Beth Daybed in Beige Velvet with Oak Frame Stained Black by Ann Demeulemeester
By Ann Demeulemeester
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beth is a versatile piece designed by Ann Demeulemeester that functions as a generous 280-centimetre-long sofa, bench, or daybed. Its rounded edge profiles and oak frame stained blac...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Oak
PK24 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1965
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Zwevegem, VWV
In 1965, Danish designer Poul Kjærholm designed the iconic PK24 lounge chair, produced by renowned furniture manufacturer E. Kold Christensen.
The PK24 quickly became a symbol of Da...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet Belgium 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Dining Chairs in Solid Oak and Velvet, Belgium, 1960s.
This is a wonderful minimalist set of 4 dining chairs in solid oak and velvet ‘after eight’ upholstery. Most probably...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 6 vintage Danish design dining chairs from the 1970s with purple fabric
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This set of 6 vintage dining chairs from the 1970s exudes calm, charm, and coziness. They feature a wooden frame with a spindle backrest and fabric seats. Due to years of use, they h...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$1,126 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
Minore
Easy Chair in Brown Leather
By Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' easy chair, leather, plywood, wood, Italy, 1961
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, ma...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Rock Sofa by Fred Rigby for St. Vincents
By Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Rock Sofa by FRED RIGBY as part of the 5/5/5 Collection. An assemblage of 5 objects by 5 designers, celebrating 5 years of St. Vincents.
With comple...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric
$11,418 / item
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Wool for Artifort 1970s
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Tilburg, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt pair of Swivel armchairs for Artifort. The Netherlands, 1970s.
Comfortable pair of swivel armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Stool by Maison Rinck, France 1970
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This pair of sculptural stools are designed by Maison Rinck in France 1973. They are made with a Pleated metal frame that is chrome-plated an...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Four All Black Hulmefa Dining Chairs
By Hulmefa, Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 architectural Mid-Century modern chairs made in The Netherlands by Hulmefa.
Dutch Mid-Century modern furniture is defined b...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,850 / set
19th Century Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Primitive Folk Art Hand Made Arm Chair. Made in the 19th Century. Solid oak wood constructed armchair. Probably made from scraps of a former large wardrobe or chest back in t...
Category
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Benelux - Seating
Materials
Oak
$1,730 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of mid-century armchairs
Laila
by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This iconic pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Large Set of Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs in Blonde Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, Europe, 1960s
This kind of chair design was not meant to impress through extravagance, but through clarity. It is a humble piece, but in its shape, you see th...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Beech
PL22 chair by Carlo Hauner
Martin Eisler for OCA, Brazil 1960s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, OCA Brazil
Located in Landgraaf, NL
PL22 chair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for OCA, Brazil 60s. Solid tropical hardwood frame and reupholstered in cow hide leather. Frame has a nice patin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Hardwood
Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in
S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for
Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties. In a good condition.
Recently reupholstered. Fabric:...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,343 / set
Dutch Art Deco De Stijl/Haagse School set of chairs, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Unique set of four early (around 1910-1920) Haagse School dining chairs with De Stijl influences. Very austere and functional design with clean lines and oval shaped recesses that op...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of Vintage De Sede DS-31 Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of De Sede DS 31 chairs were designed and made by De Sede in the 1970s with the best possible materials. The chairs show some signs of use but are still very comfortable an...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather
Set Of 10 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lovely set of 10 19th century English Windsor chestnut wheelback chairs.
Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back.
Very beautiful set which has a very bea...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Benelux - Seating
Materials
Chestnut
$4,567 / set
Guillerme
Chambron
Petit Repos
Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Teddy Fabric
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, teddy fabric, France, 1960s.
Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Contemporary Resin Stool or Side Table by Sabine Marcelis, matte, Salmon Pink
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabine Marcelis’ new salmon pink soap column stools in matte resin are unveiled at Nomad Monaco 2018, creating a pastel and sculptural mise-en-scéne ...
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Resin
Set of Four Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Arm Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Marcel Breuer B32 Cesca Arm Chairs, Italy, 1970s
An enduring icon of Bauhaus design, the B32 Cesca Arm Chair by Marcel Breuer remains one of the most influential seating...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Benelux - Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of
Ster Gelderland
cherrywood rush seat armchairs, 1960
s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Set of ‘de Ster Gelderland ‘ rushed fruitwood armchairs, 1960’s.
Very good condition.
Recently reupholstered with American native fabric with typical Navajo patterns.
The arm chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Cotton, Rush, Cherry
Scandinavian rustic tree trunk stool
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian low tree trunk stool stained in a warm dark brown color. Good condition with minor traces of use.
Category
20th Century Swedish Rustic Benelux - Seating
Materials
Wood
Ben Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by visionary French designer Pierre Paulin for Artifort, the Ben Chair exemplifies his signature sculptural approach to seating. With its soft, organic curves and inviting f...
Category
1980s French Organic Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 'banco revisteiro’ designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965. Beautiful slat bench made from solid rosewood with its red/brown warm ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Pair Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair in Oak Wood with Red Leather for Valmazan
By Mogens Koch, Valmazan
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful made pair Folding Chairs (model MK-16) after the design of Mogens Koch. These examples where manufactured by Valmazan, Spain and features a stained oak frame with brass det...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Brass
Canada Lounge Chair by Christian E. Hansen, by Fritz Hansen, 1944 Denmark
By Christian E. Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Wonderful "Canada" Lounge Chair designed by Christian E. Hansen, produced by Fritz Hansen in 1944. The chair was designed by the son of Fritz Hansen after a journey to Canada and thu...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Textile, Beech
Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained walnut, Italy, 1940s
These exquisite lounge chairs are quintessential examples of Italian Art Deco design, known for its sleek, streamlined cu...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Round Vintage Pouf Orange Cream Two-Tone Skai Sixties
Located in Poperinge, BE
Cool vintage round ottoman in Moroccan patchwork style, made from a wooden base and upholstered in high-quality two-tone orange-brown and cream f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Benelux - Seating
Materials
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Solid Wood Stool
Located in Herentals, BE
This refined Spanish stool from the mid-20th century highlights the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and natural materials. Hand-carved from solid wood, the generously thick seat ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Benelux - Seating
Materials
Wood
Guillerme
Chambron Véronique Sofa in Oak and Orange Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, sofa Véronique, fabric, oak, France, 1970s
This sculptural carved oak two-seat sofa is designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The design duo is k...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Midcentury Modern Design Chrome Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1970
s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Midcentury Modern Design Chrome Steel Dining Chair set of 6 by Gastone Rinaldi. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's period. Chromed steel wire frame arm chairs. These armchairs all come in ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
“Oskar” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
By O.H. Sjögren, Carl Malmsten
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Oskar’ armchair was designed in 1939, the same year that Carl Malmsten participated in the New York World’s Fair. It was there that the expression “Swedish Modern” was coined, b...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Willem Penaat Art Deco Amsterdamse School Three-Seat Bench, 1920s
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School three seat bench.
Design by Willem Penaat.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak three-seat bench with decorative hand-carv...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Oak
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Pair of Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s - Original Leather
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather
“Canada" Leather Lounge Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, Italy 1960s
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Canada” or model P110 chair was designed by Osvaldo Borsani in 1965 and manufactured by the Borsani brothers’ company, Tecno. The chair is enriched wi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of mahogany armchairs, Louis XVI style – Early 20th century
Antique - Side Chairs - 20th
Measures : 54x50cm H:96cm SH:47cm
Materials : Wood - Cane
The back wooden sash of a ch...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Benelux - Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Day Bed Croissilion - Reminiscent of lit croissilion
lit simple
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Beautiful oak daybed with croissilion headboards. Reminiscent of the more well-known "lit croissilion" or "lit simple". This specific bed was purchased in the mid-20th century in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Algerian Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
Inventive adjustable rattan armchair #514 by Dirk van Sliedregt, 1952.
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
'Belt chair' 1952 by Dirk van Sliedregt for Gebroeders (Bros) Jonkers Noordwolde.
This rattan low back armchair #514 has a black powder coated steel frame and a rattan seat shell. T...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Steel
Aksel Bender Madsen Karen pair wingback chairs Bovenkamp Holland 1960
By Bovenkamp, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs model Karen designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Aksel Bender Madsen was contracted by Bove...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Teak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s
This collection comprises an extensive array of rustic Danish church chairs, constructed from durable oak wood and characterized by...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Straw, Oak
$395 / item
ONE Warm Grey Patina Round Stool by Frank Penders
By Frank Penders
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Introducing the ONE Round Stool, a testament to simplicity and strength within the ONE family. Crafted from a single sheet of metal, it undergoes a transformative journey from a flat...
Category
2010s Dutch Benelux - Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
$5,288 / item
Guillerme
Chambron for Votre Maison
Lorraine
Chairs in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six 'Lorraine' dining chairs, fabric, solid oak, France, 1960s.
These distinctive dining chairs, crafted from solid oak, are the work ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Important Poul Volther Freestanding Sofa, Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen, 1952
By Erhard Rasmussen, Poul Volther
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare freestanding sofa was designed by Poul Volther and produced by the cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark. This exact sofa was presented at The Copenhagen C...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century Oak Wainscot Chair
Located in Balen, BE
Early 18th century oak wainscot armchair in the Tudor style. Fantastic wood grain in the oak panels, joinery and carvings; the back has wonderful floral carvings, even the top of the...
Category
Early 19th Century English Tudor Antique Benelux - Seating
Materials
Oak
$2,223 / item
Harry Thaler Set of 4
Pressed Chair
in Aluminium for Nils Holger Moormann
Located in Tilburg, NL
Harry Thaler Set of 4 'Pressed Chair' in Aluminium for Nils Holger Moormann. Designed in 2011, current production.
As reduced as it gets. A thin ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Van Os Culemborg Lounge Chair
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Waalwijk, NL
G. Van Os for Van Os Culemborg, lounge chair, beech, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s
This elegant easy chair, designed by G. Van Os in the Netherlands, is...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Arne Norell Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Ash, Sweden
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Pair of Sirocco Safari Lounge Chairs designed by Arne Norell and manufactured by Norell Möbel AB in Sweden, 1970s. Solid Ash wood frames with the original cushions in beautiful black...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather, Rope, Ash
Rustic primitive green farmhouse bench in solid oak, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / bench / oak / Rustic
French Antique large green painted bench with beautiful patina and nice old layers of paint that give it its rustic charm. This bench in solid o...
Category
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Benelux - Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Chairs with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school, Danish designers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s. They combined the inspiration brought by new ind...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Herman Miller Mid Century Modern Charles Eames "PSW" Barstools
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful pair of barstools designed by Charles & Ray Eames in off-white fiberglass with a maple swivel dowel base.
The stools are marked with the embedded Herman Miller logo undern...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Benelux - Seating
Materials
Steel
Kaare Klint Sofa # 5011 in Original Cognac Leather Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Two-seater sofa model 5011 in original cognac leather and six-legged mahogany base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather. Back covered in original canvas.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier).
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale chair was also clearly visible in the famous Red Chair, designed in 1927 for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Design Museum Denmark), but with its straight back deprived of all unnecessary decoration and its beautiful Niger leather, the Red Chair was far from an imitation. Other important works include The Propeller Stool (1927), The ‘Mix Chair’ designed in collaboration with his pupil Edvard Kindt-Larsen in 1930, the Safari Chair (1930), The Deck Chair (1939 and The Church Chair designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Also noteworthy are Klint’s well-proportioned cabinets and wardrobes...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Benelux - Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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Rene Robert
Rustic Swiss Furniture
Sottsass Olivetti Synthesis
Teak Scissor
Tecno Milano
Terra Outdoor
Thonet Childrens Chair
Vintage Childs Table And Chair Set
West Indies Colonial
Wrought Iron Vanity
Xavier Feal