Kay Fisker Seating

Pair of great looking lounge chairs designed by Kay Fisker and made by R. Wengler in the 1940s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.

Lounge chair, designed by Kay Fisker, Denmark, 1930’s. Mahogany frame and brown leather. Measurements: H: 83 cm SH: 47 cm W: 52 cm D: 58 cm

'Canton' lounge chairs in cane with cup holder and small storage compartment. This is the large model. Cushion in Vainui (colour: Coco) from Pierre Frey. Kay Fisker / R. Wengler

Lounge chair, designed by Kay Fisker, Denmark, 1930’s. Mahogany frame and brown leather. Measurements: H: 83 cm / 2' 8 3/4" SH: 47 cm / 1' 6 1/2’’ W: 52 cm / 1' 8 3/4" D: 58 cm / 1...

While Kay Fisker is considered a leading exponent of Danish Functionalism, his present design shows why he was also a great influence on the Danish housing culture. Having trained architects and designers such as Finn Juhl, Kay Fisker designed his furniture pieces with the greatest architectural precision and quality. This “Canton” is a one-of-a-kind design, with an immediately recognizable frame and wickerwork. The masterfully woven rattan gives this chair an airy look, complimented by the loose, upholstered seat cushion that adds comfort and coziness to complement the frame. From every angle, this chair is visually arresting; from the front to the sides and back, the curves and geometric lines provide plenty of visual interest. This chair has a distinct designer edge, with clear signs of a skilled architect. The straight lines are mainly in service of the structural stability, while the and the lower panel in the front are the creation of an equally skilled designer. The back is especially creative, as it flows down to form the armrests and then further down to the legs, creating balance between the curved and straight lines. Fisker, like many of his Danish contemporaries was highly skilled both as an architect and as a furniture designer, and the “Canton” is perhaps the best evidence of that. The manufacturer, Robert Wengler was a German craftsman who specialized in wicker furniture, and was appointed as a wicker maker to the Danish Crown in 1914. He was a Pioneer in working with rattan in the early 20th century and became the most skillful wicker-maker in Denmark. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair’s cushion has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Dimensions: 32.28 in W x 37.59 in D x 38.66 in H; seat height 18.3 in 82 cm W x 95.5 cm D x 98.2 cm H; seat height 46.5 cm About the Designer: Kay Otto Fisker (born 14 February 1893 in Frederiksberg, died 21 June 1965) was a Danish architect and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts. He was an exponent of a nationally shaped version of international functionalism. Fisker graduated school in 1909 and attended the Academy of Fine Arts' School of Architecture from 1909-1920, when he graduated as an architect. During his studies he was employed at Anton Rosen's architect's office from 1912, in Stockholm with Sigurd Lewerentz and Gunnar Asplund in 1916 and with Hack Kampmann in Copenhagen from 1918. In 1915, in collaboration with Aage Rafn...