Acton Bjørn Furniture

A stunning set of four Art Deco glass and opal brass wall lights, circa 1930s. Made of polished brass and opal glass tubes. Socket: each 2 x Edison (e27) for standard screw bulbs. ...

Heighten the modern look of your living area with this sophisticated side table with transparent glass top removable tray. Made with solid brass and Lucite, and produced in France by...

19th century mahogany serving tray Hand made serving tray from solid mahogany with brass hardware. The oval tray has four handles along four drop-down sides. The tray sits a...

Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. 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: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23. 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...

Armchair in patinated leather made by Danish Cabinetmaker in 1930s. Great original condition.

A super lounge chair, newly upholstered in natural sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s. Fast shipping worldwide. .

Fantastic pair of Mid-Century sconces in solid brass and opaline glass. This stunning wall lamps were designed by Stilnovo in Italy during the 1950s. This gorgeous sconces have a p...

French Cane Back Louis XVI - Directoire style desk armchair.  

This pair of mid-century easy chairs revolves around high-quality materials, comfort and the mastery of Danish cabinetmakers. Danish design is a remarkable combination of concern fo...

Beautiful wingback lounge chair, produced in Sweden, circa 1950. With a simple, organic design and harmonic proportions, this chair would be an eye-catcher in any modern home. C...

Ole Wanscher "Benedikte". A set of six mahogany chairs. Seat upholstered with wool. Executed by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. Reverse with maker's pap...

Mid-Century Modern Arne Vodder Denmark armchair Elegant and stylish set of armchairs model 431 designed by Arne Vodder in the 1950s and produced in the early 1960s. This set is made ...