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Kaare Klint Wingback Chairs

Danish, 1888-1954

Architect, teacher and furniture designer Kaare Klint is among the most important figures in Scandinavian modernism. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint sought to pay homage to historical furniture styles and prized functionality as essential to designing for modern living. He established the design school at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and his students became mid-century legends of cabinetry and furniture-making.

Klint prioritized functionalism and drew on an array of influences in his own work. Furniture experts will observe the influence of 18th-century English seating in his Red chair, while Klint’s iconic Safari chair had roots in campaign furniture. The other exemplary chairs, sofas and tables for which he is known bear the mark of Thomas Chippendale and Biedermeier furniture as well as Greek and Roman forms.

Klint's father was Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, a formidable architect of his day. The younger Klint initially followed in his father’s footsteps, studying under him as well as distinguished architect Carl Petersen. Alongside Danish architect Ivar Bentsen, he headed the renovation of the Designmuseum Denmark in Copenhagen from 1920–26 (Klint also furnished the institution as part of the project). Around the same time, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the Royal Danish Academy. The impact of his role as an instructor there cannot be overstated — he mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher.

A prominent advocate of ergonomics, Klint valued comfort and functionality over style. Painstaking research went into each piece of sophisticated yet wholly unadorned furniture he designed, as he endeavored to build structures that took into consideration human proportions and scale. And like the Shakers, Klint believed that quality craftsmanship and good materials were integral to the design of durable furniture that was free of embellishment.

The humble grace of Klint’s style characterizes legendary seating designs that continue to charm today’s legions of mid-century modern enthusiasts. His Safari chair, Faaborg chair, Ravenna armchair and Propeller stool — as well as most of the seating created by Danish modernists generally — have warmed interiors and influenced furniture designers all over the world.

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Creator: Kaare Klint
Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking wingback chair in patinated black leather, designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen in 1946 model 5313. Made in Denmark. Original condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair Designed In 1941 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of Leather Armchairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of Scandinavian Modern dining armchairs designed by Kaare Klint. These chairs feature Cuban mahogany frames and the original natural leather upholstery. Manufactured by Rud Ra...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair and Stool
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint wingback chair designed in 1941 and produced by Rud Rasmussen.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint wingback chair Designed in 1941 and Produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kaare Klint Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

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Kaare Klint wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Kaare Klint wingback chairs 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 Kaare Klint wingback chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wingback chairs by Kaare Klint were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 1940s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wingback chairs by Fritz Hansen, Frits Henningsen, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for Kaare Klint wingback chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $6,500 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,500.

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