Acton Bjørn Furniture

Interesting handmade low table with torch-cut Iron base and a circular glass top, in the manner of Silas Seandel or Paul Evans. Great texture and negative space in the metal of the b...

Very rare pair of brass sconces attributed to Emil Stejnar, 1950s. Made of sculpted sheet brass with alternating white lacquered stripes these unique wall lights have four rows of st...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Danish high wingback lounge chair in brown sheepskin, designed by Danish designer Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik in Denmark, 1940s. This rare lounge chair is a wonderfu...

Set of two brass wall lamps from the 1950s, produced by Danish lighting company Lyfa. These fine pieces of geometric design have adjustable brass shades and teak base. Condition of...

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

Set of 3 wall lamps Made in Italy in the 1950s. Each single wall lamp was made with a brass structure that supports an opaque glass diffuser with geometric decorations. Note: We tr...