Set of 6 Black Munkegaard Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955

Name: Set of 6 Black Munkegaard Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955
Brand: Arne Jacobsen
Price: 3154.09 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The set of 6 Munkegaard chairs, designed by the iconic Arne Jacobsen in 1955, epitomizes Danish design excellence. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs are a timeless representation of mid-century modern style. With their sleek black finish and minimalist silhouette, the Munkegaard chairs exude sophistication and elegance. Their ergonomic design ensures optimal comfort, making them perfect for dining or lounging. Despite being from the 1980s, these chairs are in great vintage condition, a testament to their durability and quality craftsmanship. Whether used as a cohesive set or as standalone pieces, they add a touch of refinement to any interior space. As symbols of Jacobsen's design legacy, these Munkegaard chairs are not just functional furniture but also works of art. They continue to inspire admiration and appreciation for their timeless beauty and enduring appeal. Measures: H 80 cm, W 44.5 cm, D 46 cm and SH 47 cm.

Creator:

Arne Jacobsen (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 17.52 in (44.5 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 6

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1980s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Lejre, DK

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1209222206842

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The eye-catching work of the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen often introduces new collectors to mid-20th century furniture. With their fluid lines and sculptural presence, Jacobsen’s signature pieces — the elegant Swan chair and the cozy-yet-cutting edge Egg chair, both first presented in 1958 — are iconic representations of both the striking aesthetic of the designers of the era and their concomitant attention to practicality and comfort. Jacobsen designed furniture that had both gravitas and groove.

Though Jacobsen is a paragon of Danish modernism, his approach to design was the least “Danish” of those who are counted as his peers. The designs of Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Børge Mogensen and others grew out of their studies as cabinetmakers. They prized skilled craftsmanship and their primary material was carved, turned and joined wood. Jacobsen was first and foremost an architect, and while he shared his colleagues’ devotion to quality of construction, he was far more open to other materials such as metal and fiberglass.

Many of Jacobsen’s best-known pieces had their origin in architectural commissions. His molded-plywood, three-legged Ant chair (1952) was first designed for the cafeteria of a pharmaceutical company headquarters. The tall-backed Oxford chair was made for the use of dons at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford, whose Jacobsen-designed campus opened in 1962 (while still under construction). The Swan, Egg and Drop chairs and the AJ desk lamp were all created as part of Jacobsen’s plan for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel, which opened in 1960. (The hotel has since been redecorated, but one guest room has been preserved with all-Jacobsen accoutrements.)

To Jacobsen’s mind, the chief merit of any design was practicality. He designed the first stainless-steel cutlery set made by the Danish silver company Georg Jensen; Jacobsen’s best-selling chair — the plywood Series 7 — was created to provide lightweight, stackable seating for modern eat-in kitchens. But as you will see from the objects on 1stDibs, style never took a backseat to function in Arne Jacobsen’s work. His work merits a place in any modern design collection.

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