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Kaare Klint Leather Settee
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint settee designed in 1935 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Settees

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Leather Settee
Kaare Klint Leather Settee
H 36 in W 52 in D 30 in
Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint armchair designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint armchair designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Kaare Klint Armchair
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” or “Red” chair in black leather with nail head trim. Designed in 927 by Kaare Klint
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint Armchair
Kaare Klint Armchair
H 35 in W 24 in D 21.75 in
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion. Designed by Kaare
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushion. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chair, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs Designed in 1927 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
Pair of Kaare Klint Armchairs
H 35 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Kaare Klint Black Leather Safari Chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair" in patinated black leather with original seat cushions. Designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kaare Klint Sofa Model 4118 in Leather and Mahogany
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Diego, CA
Kaare Klint for Rud.Rasmussen, sofa #4118, made with leather and mahogany, Denmark. Designed in
Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Kaare Klint three-seat sofa in original leather on a Cuban mahogany frame and produced by
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
H 36 in W 76 in D 31 in
Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 9662 - 'Faaborg' chair in elm and seat in natural leather. Kaare Klint. Maker Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
Faaborg Chair by Kaare Klint
H 28.75 in W 27.17 in D 21.26 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Kaare Klint Safari chair - Rasmussen Edition of canvas and leather. With later canvas.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Kaare Klint Safari Chair, Rasmussen Edition
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
A Model KK47000 Kaare Klint Safari chair produced in Denmark by Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Barcelona Dining Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Barcelona” chair aka a “Red” chair. Designed in 1927 by Kaare Klint for the lecture hall of the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint KK47000 "Safari" Chair in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Utrecht, NL
Kaare Klint’s “KK47000” Safari chair is a refined version of the chairs brought on an African
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of Kaare Klint "Safari chair". Designed by Kaare Klint in 1933, produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas

Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
Pair of Kaare Klint safari chairs, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
KK 5313 Sofa by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 5313 - 3-seater sofa in black Niger leather and legs in mahogany. Design 1935. Maker Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

KK 5313 Sofa by Kaare Klint
KK 5313 Sofa by Kaare Klint
H 32.68 in W 73.23 in D 25.99 in
Kaare Klint "Safari" Reclining Armchair and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic black leather Safari chair by Kaare Klint with matching ottoman/footstool. The chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

KK 6092 sofa by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
piping. Mahogany legs. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

KK 6092 sofa by Kaare Klint
KK 6092 sofa by Kaare Klint
H 34.65 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Mahogany Bergere Designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Berlin, BE
information: Material: Mahogany, rosewood inlays, woven cane and cognac brown leather Artist: Kaare Klint
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Bergere Designed by Kaare Klint
Mahogany Bergere Designed by Kaare Klint
H 35.83 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
Mix Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Radmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in San Francisco, CA
A “Mix” lounge chair by Kaare Klint made in the Rud Rasmussen factory. Upholstered in a deep
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Safari Coffee Table Oak with Leather by Kaare Klint Denmark 1960
By Kaare Klint
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Danish Safari Coffee Table Oak With Leather by Kaare Klint This is a beautiful coffee table design
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak, Leather

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Safari Lounge chairs by Kaare Klint, Rasmussen, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Argelato, BO
leather and wood, model KK47000 by Kaare Klint (1888-1954) for Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier, circa 1940s. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint, a Pair of Safari Chairs in Ash & Leather, Rud. Rasmussen, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
. Designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark. This pair is from
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Safari Footstool by Kaare / Esben Klint for Carl Hansen in Leather, Denmark, 193
By Kaare Klint
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Safari Footstool with solid ebonized brown wood frame and brown leather seat. The footstool
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Leather, Wood

1950s Pair of Safari Armchairs Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Kaare Klint Safari armchairs from the 50s for Rud Rasmussen Inspired in 1937 by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful Norrevold armchair designed by Kaare Klint in 1939 for master cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
Norrevold Armchair by Kaare Klint
H 38.98 in W 38.98 in D 25.2 in
Kaare Klint Faaborg Chair
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful example of Kaare Klint's famous Faaborg chair made in Denmark by master cabinetmaker Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Kaare Klint Faaborg Chair
Kaare Klint Faaborg Chair
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Kaare Klint Safari Chair Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare safari chair designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair, Mid-Century Modern Black Safari Chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Round Top, TX
This handsome pair of original mid-century modern safari chairs were designed by Kaare Klint (1888
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kaare Klint 'Safari' Lounge Chair for Red Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Hellouw, NL
This is the 1960s 'Safari' chair for Red Rasmussen by Danish designer Kaare Klint, which he
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
‘The Faaborg Chair’ designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers Denmark, 1914
Category

Vintage 1910s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool, Leather

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in walnut. Upholstered with Niger leather. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, 1934
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning safari chair designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen’s Snedkerier, with patinated ash
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
Safari Chair by Kaare Klint, 1969
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
A very rare set of Rio rosewood Barcelona chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 set of six chairs in rio rosewood and black leather. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ model 4700 easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint 'red chair' in Cuban mahogany. Upholstered with Niger leather and brass nails. Executed
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Armchair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint bergere of mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood, Leather

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud, Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint Bergere of Mahogany. Sides, seat and back with woven cane. Loose cushions in seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Bergere for Rud. Rasmussen
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Kaare Klint Easy Chairs Model 5313 Produced by Rud. Rasmussen in Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model 5313 designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Armchair Model 4488 Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair model 4488 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s. Mahogany, ebony
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Ebony, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa in Original Cognac Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, wood, Denmark, design 1935. Classic and
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Black Leather Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint designed this safari chair for manufacturer Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Armchairs Model 3758 a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs model 3758 A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. 1927
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Leather Armchairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of Scandinavian Modern dining armchairs designed by Kaare Klint. These chairs feature Cuban
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking wingback chair in patinated black leather, designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kaare Klint Armchair Model No 3758A / ‘The Red Chair’ Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model no 3758A / ‘The red chair’ designed by Kaare Klint. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Black Leather Safari Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Danish architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint designed this safari chair for manufacturer Rud
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Armchairs “The Red Chair” Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs “The Red Chair” designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930. Oak
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758a Designed by Kaare Klint for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3758A designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint, Cognac Leather Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Uppsala, SE
grandfather of Danish design, Kaare Klint, in 1933 for his long time collaborator Rud Rasmussen. This example
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Safari chair in canvas by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, model KK47000
By Kaare Klint
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The KK47000 Safari Chair is an iconic example of Kaare Klint’s design ideology. Klint effortlessly
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Campaign Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Softwood

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with black aniline leather. Straps in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen. Safari chair new upholstered with Vintage aniline leather. Straps
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Safari Chair
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of kaare klint leather you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. There are 456 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of kaare klint leather you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of kaare klint leather you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of kaare klint leather, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of kaare klint leather over the years, but those crafted by Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kaare Klint Leather?

Prices for a piece of kaare klint leather start at $330 and top out at $103,375 with the average selling for $5,254.

Finding the Right seating for You

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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.