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Planter in Rosewood Model 26 by Arne Wahl Iversen From 1959

About the Item

The planter with 3 drawers, designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in rosewood and model no. 36, manufactured by Vinde Møbelfabrik in 1959, is a unique example of Danish furniture design that beautifully combines functionality and aesthetics. Arne Wahl Iversen was known for his innovative designs, and the planter model no. 36 is nothing short of a masterpiece. The rich color and characteristic veining of the rosewood gives the planter a luxurious and timeless aura. The design of the box with 3 drawers makes it a versatile storage solution. The drawers provide the opportunity to organize and store various items, while adding a decorative detail to the box. Vinde Møbelfabrik, who manufactured this planter, was known for their quality work. The box bears witness to the careful craftsmanship and attention to detail that was characteristic of production from this time. Dimensions in cm: H:56 W:90 D:33 + Condition

Creator:

Vinde Møbelfabrik (Manufacturer),Arne Wahl Iversen (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 35.44 in (90 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Rosewood

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1959

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Lejre, DK

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1209235828262

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Arne Wahl Iversen

Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.

Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.

Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.

At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.

Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.

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