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Creator: Hans Asplund
Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955

Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Hans Asplund

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the chair for the beauty salon at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store on Hamngatan in Stockholm. The chair was reportedly produced solely for the salon in a few examples, please see the last 2 images of the listing to view the chairs in their original interior. Adding to the historical importance of this particular chair on offer is the fact that it comes from the private collection of Hans Asplund himself. The design is marked by the beautiful, sculptural frame, which has been entirely executed in solid walnut wood. The curved lines of the armrests, the legs and the backrest give the design a refined and elegant appearance. The seat, backrest and armrest are upholstered in brown leather. The chair is in very good, restored condition. Provenance: Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994). Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024). Thence by descent to the previous owner. Literature: Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, pp. 162-163. Filippo Alison...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans Asplund Armchairs

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Leather, Walnut

Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955
Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955

Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955

By Hans Asplund

Located in Stockholm, SE

Easy chair designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955. Walnut and leather. This rare easy chair, designed by Hans Asplund for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1955, exemplifies Swedish mid-century modern design. Custom-made for the beauty salon at NK’s flagship department store in Stockholm, only six chairs were made and never offered for retail sale. Asplund’s collaboration with NK often involved site-specific furniture, tailored to complement the interiors of the store or other commissioned spaces. This particular chair highlights Asplund’s focus on functionality and elegance, featuring the walnut frame with elegant, flowing curves that define its sophisticated design paired with cognac leather upholstery. Hans Asplund (1921–1994) was a prominent Swedish architect and designer, belonging to the renowned Asplund family of architects, which included his father, Gunnar Asplund, one of Sweden’s most celebrated architectural figures. Hans Asplund is best known for his contributions to Swedish modernism, blending functionality with elegance in both architecture and furniture design. Provenance Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994). Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024). Thence by descent to the present owner. Literature Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, p. 162-163. Filippo Alison...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Hans Asplund Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Hans Asplund armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Hans Asplund armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hans Asplund armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Hans Asplund were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 1950s. Prices for Hans Asplund armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $22,294 and can go as high as $22,294, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,294.