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Set of Five (5) Karl Springer Grey Lacquered Goatskin Bar Stools
By Karl Springer
Located in East Hampton, NY
Karl Springer set of five JMF grey goatskin lacquers clad bar stools, 1980s. In original preserved condition. Lacquered Goat Skin Clad over Wood. Not signed.
Stored 20+ years in a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Brass
Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Schuitema & Zonen, Frits Schuitema
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained wood, leather, Belgium, 1970s.
A beautiful pair o...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Richard Schultz Prototype Aluminum Stacking Chair #2
By Richard Schultz
Located in New York, NY
Prototype stacking chair hand-built of aluminum by furniture designer and artist Richard Schultz as a full-size 3-D model exploring the ergonomic and sculptural qualities of a design...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Iconic George Nelson ‘Coconut’ Lounge Chair
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nelson, ‘Coconut’ lounge chair, fiberglass, leather upholstery, steel, United States, design 1955, later production
The ‘Coconut’ lounge chair is one of George Nelson’s iconi...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Steel
Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, cognac leather, solid oak, Europe, 1960s
Wonderful armchair in solid oak. This armchair has a rustic appearance with its sturdy oak frame. The armrests are slightly curved...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonin Suman for TON, +80 armchairs model E4309, lacquered beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1977
A large set of dining chairs that were designed ...
Category
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1970 Curule Stool in Gilded and Silvered Bronze "Swans" Model from Maison Charle
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970 Curule stool in gilded and silvered bronze "Swans" model from Maison Charles.
Pretty X-shaped feet in silvered bronze and gilded bronze.
It is decorated with 4 gilt bronze swan...
Category
1970s French Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Bronze
Erik Wørts Safari Lounge Chair in Off-White Canvas
By Erik Wørts
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Wørts for Niels Eilsersen, safari chair, stained beech, canvas, Denmark, 1960s
This sturdy lounge chair with refined details is designed by Danish designer Erik Wørts. The safari easy chair has a sincere and harmonious expression due to the canvas seat combined with a warm-toned wooden frame. As characteristic for these type of chairs...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Pair of 1930s Ebonized Art Deco Club Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This exuberant pair of European art deco club chairs frame generous, comfortable seats between muscular curves of ebonized wood.
They are very solid and in excellent structural con...
Category
1930s English Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish Lounge Chair in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained beech, beige fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both extremely comfortable and pleasing to the eyes. This easy chair with stained beech legs features a modest wing and buttoned back. The seat is thick and the armrests are rounded. The frame of the chair is finished with upholstered nails. The sides are smooth and soft. The feet are small and slightly tapered and the back legs are slightly diagonal in order to create the perfect angle for seating comfort. Due to the soft edges, tilted shapes and upholstery this is truly a mid-modern armchair from Denmark. This chair is a true classic, comfortable chair that will fit perfectly in a cosy corner...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Easy Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s.
This easy chair with its soft edges, tufted lines, and sturdy shape is typical for Danish design of the Art Deco period. The imposing, hi...
Category
1940s Danish Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Elegant Italian Sofa in Dynamic Shape and Olive Green Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian sofa, velvet, beech Italy, 1950s
This dynamic Italian sofa shows strong resemblances with the designs of Federico Munari. The corpus features an a-symmetrical back that is h...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Laura Kirar, "Scarabe" Contemporary Side Chair, Mexico, 2018
By Laura Kirar
Located in New York, NY
Laura Kirar took the Mexican scarabe as inspiration for this whimsical side chair carved of ebonized Spanish cedar. With the piece's broad splayed legs ...
Category
2010s Mexican 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Cedar
KEM Weber Style Art Deco Side Chairs
By Kem Weber
Located in Oakland, CA
These Art Deco chairs in the style of KEM Weber were custom made exclusively for Art Deco collection. They combine a modernist stair-stepped design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Art Deco 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Leather, Resin, Wood
Custom Tufted Green Velvet Sofa with Brass Base by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom tufted sofa with handmade brass base in dark green Belgium velvet. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports. Can be made in different colors and fabrics or a different metal for ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Brass
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist “Adam” Pair of Easy Chairs, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Adam” models are from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden.
This pair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its appearance - light, clean lines with an air of romance. Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these chairs that is only increasing in popularity. Thanks to her unique vision, these chairs have an unmistakeable backrest that flows down to form the armrests. While the armrests sit low, therefore opening the seats, the chairs still give the impression of hugging the sitter. The upholstered bodies elevate the visual comfort, with stitch tufted backrests that are festooned with orange, symmetrically arranged cross stitches.
The upholstery is a premium, light Italian fabric with a soft touch that complements the aesthetic of Hörlin-Holmquist’s design. Similarly, the stained and tapered beech legs pair perfectly with the sculptural and organic form of the bodies. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, these “Adam” easy chairs have become iconic.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium Italian fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
30.71 in W x 33.46 in D x 36.61 in H; Seat Height 16.14 in
78 cm W x 85 cm D x 93 cm H; Seat Height 41 cm
About the Designer:
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was born on May 30, 1925 in Arvika, Sweden. She was a Swedish modernist architect and designer. Hörlin-Holmquist graduated from Stockholm’s Konstfack in 1952, and before that she studied and worked in England.
She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test their designs in their own home before completing a project.
"I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but be able to adapt to the environment they end up in..."
Hörlin-Holmquist worked and studied in England from 1946-1947 immediately after the war, where she also studied art history and became fascinated with the classic English upholstered furniture...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
By Kill International, Horst Bruning
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chairs, model ‘6912’, leather, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967.
This pair of well-designed armchairs show a solid construction of delicat...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Ten Hand Carved Chairs, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Ten chairs hand carved in a leaf pattern and upholstered in floral crewelwork. This set consists of two armchairs (26 1/4 inches wide; 26 inches deep; 39 1/2 inches high; seat...
Category
1960s Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Wood
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Green Fabric
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, armchairs, wood, fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Dynamic armchairs with beautiful fluent armrests. The main feature of these chairs are the voluptuous curved armre...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Easy Chair in Light Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
A sophisticated Danish easy chair with beech legs. The sleek, tapered beech legs form a nice interplay with the elegant body of this ch...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Scandinavian Sofa in Teak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, fabric, teak, Scandinavia, 1950s
This understated sofa is an iconic example of Scandinavian design from the 1950s. Organic and sculptural, this sofa is anything but minimalist...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Italian Leather and Chrome Pair Side Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi RIMA, 1970
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Italian leather and chrome pair side chairs, Gastone Rinaldi RIMA, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Chrome
Arne Norell Sofa in Brown Leather
By Arne Norell
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell, sofa, brown leather and wood, Sweden, 1960s
Three seater sofa by Arne Norell. This sofa is refined, modern and with a classical touch. A true Swedish and Norell design....
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ernst Moeckl Set of Four Colorful 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of four 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of white Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-ch...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s
These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
Category
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Oak
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage Pollack executive chair on five leg pedestal base featuring his ‘rim technology’ of metal edge banding around the chair’s periphery s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed steel legs which are delicate ...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Sofa in Walnut & Bouclé by Henry Glass, 1960's
By Henry Glass
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Henry Glass 1960s 'Intimate Island' walnut and upholstered bouclé sofa. This exquisite piece has been expertly refinished and upholstered in an off-white Turkish bouclé. Red Modern a...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Armchairs in Pine
By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
This pair of armchairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller has multiple features. The vivid grain...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century American Stool in Old Red Wash
Located in New York, NY
This is a wonderfully folky stool. Found in Pennsylvania. It retains an old, dry red wash on the legs. The seat is made from a sold plank. The entire item is pegged pegged constructi...
Category
Early 19th Century American Primitive Antique 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Wood
Jack Lenor Larson Sofa, 1970
By Edward Fields Jack Lenor Larson
Located in Chicago, IL
1970 sofa upholstered in Jack Lenor Larson fabric. Original with black plinth base.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Upholstery
Mesa Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa Lounge Chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base and is paired with a matching ottoman.
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, plywood, Netherlands, 1960s
A set of innovative and durable chairs: these strongly curved dining chairs crafted from plywood. These...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Plywood
12 French 1960s Beech and Naugahyde "Pégase" Chairs by Baumann
By Baumann France, Pierre Guariche
Located in Long Island City, NY
12 French midcentury beech and naugahyde dining chairs attributed to Pierre Guariche, model Pégase, edited by Baumann.
Price is per chair.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
Modern Drama Pouf Swivel Chairs in White Bouclé
By Modern Drama
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered in white performance boucle. These are customizable. COM upholstery option available as well.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
6 Art Deco French Dining Room or Side Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
6 Art Deco French dining room or side chairs. Original condition and very interesting frame design with tapered elongated backs. Original fabric in nice condition but does show sligh...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four Lucite Dining Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Lucite dining chairs by Lion in Frost
Lucite and woven fabric
seat depth 19".
Category
1970s American Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
By Studio Most, Marzio Cecchi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s.
Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furniture is the woven leather upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The "Hunting Chair" is one of Børge Mogensen’s more unusual chairs which he designed in 1950 for the autumn exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild, whose theme that year w...
Category
2010s Danish 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Vladamir Kagan "Dune" Chaise/ Daybed by Barlow Tyrie
By Vladimir Kagan, Barlow Tyrie
Located in Highland, IN
Kagan's design for Barlow Tyrie is a perfect example of his design aesthetic. The undulating, organic form that references a nautilus envelopes the sitter and provides a small table surface. The nesting ottoman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Scandinavian Sofa with Sculptural Frame in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, leatherette, stained wood, Scandinavia, 1960s
This sofa embodies a splendid construction based on curvaceous lines and round corners. The wooden armrests and legs are organic...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Black & White Hand Beaded African Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This truly exquisite hand beaded chair by the Yoruba Artisans of Nigeria, best representation of furniture as art. And don't be shy to sit on them, because they are very comfortable. There is a Second matching chair available.
They were traditionally created for the Yoruba tribe kings and queens and are embellished with thousands of seed glass beads applied to fabric covers, which are then stitched or glued onto the chair frame - resulting in an exotic chair...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Folk Art 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Wood, Beads
Large Set of Italian Black Patio Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Metal
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather
By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger, lounge chair model ‘Eurochair’, leather, chromed steel, Switzerland, 1970s
This lounge chair is cr...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Chrome
Osvaldo Borsani P31 lounge chairs Tecno Italy 1963
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and rare set of 4 P31 chairs by Osvaldo Borsani and made in Italy by Tecno in 1957. The chairs are in good original condition with normal signs of usage and have a wonderfu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Byron Botker for Landes Customizable Lounge Chairs with Tubular Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, lounge chairs, blue fabric, chrome-plated steel, United States, 1970s
A comfortable easy chair that features a curved...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Friso Kramer Revolt Chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel 1963
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super nice and scarce set 6 Revolt chairs designed by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1953. Though the Revolt chair was already designed in 1953, the production started in...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Metal
Elinor McGuire M-86 Rattan & Cane Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-86c occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company she started with her husband John. The only thing more impressive than the many su...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
Mesa Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Mesa lounge chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and hand...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Early "Metropolitan Chair", Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic 'Metropolitan Chair' designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen in 1950. Frame in solid beech with backrest and seat in teak plywood. The name of the chair comes from t...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Beech, Teak
European Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Pony Hide, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This gorgeous daybed was inspired by classic mid-century European furniture design and simplicity. Pieces from the mid-century era, like this daybed, are characterized by clarity in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Hide, Linen, Wood
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Handsome Swivel Chair by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A handsome and comfortable revolving and tilting armchair, the seats rising from a Minimalist circular walnut base.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe Brno Chairs
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair for Knoll.
Designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Adrian Pearsall Sofa in Walnut and Rose Leatherette
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, sofa, walnut, leatherette, United States, 1960s
Beautiful sofa created by the American designer Adrien Pearsall. The sofa has a uniqu...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style.
Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress)
194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress)
About the designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered ash, metal, Italy, 1965.
Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona F...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Specialists Seating
Materials
Metal
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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