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Handcrafted Teak Root Bench, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Inspired by the beauty of the natural root form, this organic teak bench is handcrafted from one piece of teak root. The root is painstakingly unear...
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Late 20th Century European Other Benches
Materials
Wood
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier artistic movements like Art Deco, and the modernist movement that was about to shape mo...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Olive Wood High Back French Chair, France, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1970s were, arguably, one of the most interesting eras in French design, with “a lot going on”. In part a reaction against the sleek modernism of mid-century design, 1970s design...
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Vintage 1970s French Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Wood
Carver Ladderback Chairs with Leather Seats, Europe Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful early midcentury pair of carver chairs combines historic elements with an organic design. Using natural materials and traditional techniques, the resulting aesthetic i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two-Seater Sofa by Otto Schulz 'Attr.' for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Utrecht, NL
This spectacular two-seater sofa by Swedish designer, Otto Schulz, is a beautiful example of the furniture designer’s repertoire of cleverly constructed pieces. With a creative and m...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Beech Wood Legs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Like Marco Zanuso’s similar “Lady” armchair or Alf Svensson’s “Capri”, and Bengt Ruda’s “Ombord”, this gentle and stylish silhouette hasn’t seen a de...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Svante Skogh "Pallas" Lounge Chairs for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Asko, Svante Skogh
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of spectacular “Pallas” chairs by Swedish designer, Svante Skogh dates to 1954 and is a rather rare example of the interior and furniture design...
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Anglo-Chinese Chairs with Caned Seats, Europe 1980s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The influence of Chinese design on the West has been subtle, almost by osmosis, but we can see references in much of western art and design. Much of Europe has long had a magpie tradition of taking from the different cultures it has come into contact with in its past, furniture being no exception.
Similar to European Chinoiseries, Britain formulated an Anglo-Chinese style that copied Chinese models yet adhered to British fashions affecting furniture design. The resulting aesthetic is quite unique and has evolved much in the past decades as demonstrated by these armchairs. These solid, exotic wood chairs...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Other Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Danish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Chairs with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Strongly influenced by the functional forms of the Bauhaus school, Danish designers led the way in furniture design during the 1950s. They combined the inspiration brought by new ind...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Armchairs for O. H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
The stylish midcentury curves that define Carl Malmsten’s aesthetic are just as recognizable today as they were 70 years ago. The Swedish designer devoted his life to the renewal of ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Accent Chairs with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the many excellent European Mid-Century Modern designs, some were well-known for their flair for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this set of six accent chai...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
European Armchairs in Mongolian Shearling, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In Europe, Mid-Century Modern design is a remarkable combination of concern for comfort and materiality melded with a desire for Shaker-like clarity. As these chairs show, the aesthe...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rare "Eared" Lounge Chair by Bengt Ruda for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1960s
By Artifort, Bengt Ruda
Located in Utrecht, NL
This cosy midcentury lounge chair by Bengt Ruda is an exceptional find, as this “eared” version is one of the designer’s rarest designs. The combination of the Swedish designer’s IDE...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Robin Berrewaerts Black Eboninzed Oak Bench, Belgium 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Robin Berrewaerts’s black oak bench is hand-sculpted and made of ebonized oak with an oil finish. Each piece is a unique expression, attacking the wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Marco Comolli "CP1" Lounge Chair for ICF De Padova, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of the “CP1” dates to 1963, an era when experimentation with new forms and materials was still ongoing in Italy. The results - as demonstrated by these chairs - preserved ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Giorgio Armani Chestnut Constructivist Side Chairs, Italy, 1990s
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Giorgio Armani, these side chairs have the same elegant aesthetic the designer is known for. The precision of construction is evident, with a result that feels modern as ...
Category
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Accent Chair with Metal Legs, Europe, circa 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Among the many excellent European Mid-Century Modern designs, some were well-known for their flair for the dramatic, which becomes evident upon looking at this accent chair. In many ...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Marco Comolli "CP1" Lounge Chairs for ICF De Padova, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Utrecht, NL
The design of the “CP1” dates to 1963, an era when experimentation with new forms and materials was still ongoing in Italy. The results - as demonstrated by these chairs - preserved ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and forms. These designers experimented with new materi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This characteristic 1940s winged...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1956, the Danish furniture architect Ib Kofod-Larsen received an assignment from the Swedish furniture maker OPE Möbler (Olof Persons Fåtöljindustri) to design a series of “Danish” furniture in order to breathe life into the dying Swedish furniture industry. One of the most prominent pieces of this assignment was the “Sälen”, or the “Seal”.
Ib Kofod-Larsen won the annual award from the Danish Cabinetmakers’ Guild in 1948. A few years later, Swedish furniture maker OPE Möbler commissioned Kofod-Larsen to design a series of furniture. One of those was the elegant Seal Collection...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Nordic perspective on cabinetmaking is exceptional, and Finland is no exception, quite the opposite. Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous f...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Sofa in Taupe Faux Shearling, Denmark, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern style celebrated functionality, and this is still a key tenant when decorating homes of the 21st century. And it is no surprise, because the furniture from this pe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Faux Fur
Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary interior design refers to the style of the moment, which means it is constantly evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
Low chairs have been common around Asia for centuries. These types of chairs, like the Japanese “zaisu” or the traditional Indian “Pida” chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Other Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Wool with Footstool, Denmark, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high point for Danish furniture makers. This set shows why.
This particular chair silhouette has been popular since the 1930s, from around the time Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, the “Tired Man”, for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. The curved and organic lines of the design create an elegant silhouette for both the chair and ottoman. The design of this chair is characterized by organic, curved shapes that create a cosy and welcoming sensation. Since the enveloping back forms the arms as well but doesn’t reach all the way to the beginning of the seat, the design is very open and appears light. The gentle lines are highlighted by the soft wool blend upholstery that uniquely covers the entire bodies of the chair and footstool, including the legs as well. As a representation of early modernist seating...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was guided by the famous maxim: “Form follows function.”
For midcentury designers, materials were used for their own distinct; often a piece of furniture would combine only two materials or colours – creating tension and harmony without fuss or superfluous ornament and these fully upholstered lounge chairs are perfect examples of this sentiment. The duality of two materials and colour scheme create an elegant, self-supporting, and enticingly functional design. The combination of solid wood and high-quality upholstery is traditional in mid-century design for a good reason. The two materials complement each other by highlighting their unique material qualities. This pair falls into the category of the so-called biomorphic midcentury: furniture that relished in organic, curved, smooth surfaces, design that was moulded into the shapes of natural occurrences, and which was a lively contrast to the more austere machine aesthetic...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Laila" Sofa by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” models from the series by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection. Designed in the halcyon phase of what we know today as mid-century modern, this charming sofa is a unique evidence of how traditional Finnish craftsmanship was brought into modernism.
This sofa is from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. As an essentially Finnish modern piece, this sofa is built around the core characteristics of the era: gently rounded edges, tapered wooden legs, and a generous, fully upholstered body. The style was modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with three large tufted buttons. In the absence of ornamentation, the three large tufted buttons on the back stand out, creating depth as they sink into the textured green fabric. The design has the “classic Nordic look”, which explains the contemporary popularity of this sofa both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. This sofa was created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Solid Pine Tripod Stool, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stool is aesthetically, a tempered Modernism in design: clean forms without exaggeration with the high-quality work of Danish cabinetmakers. Humble in its material and size, thi...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
European Cabinetmaker Upholstered Three-Seater Sofa, Europe, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This three-se...
Category
Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen "Model 7702" Settee, Denmark, 1970s
By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This still in demand “Model 7702” settee has a history behind it that is just as outstanding as its visual and material quality. Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen were once termed “th...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cane
Contemporary Solid Wood Low Chairs, Asia, 21st Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Contemporary interior design refers to the style of the moment, which means it is constantly evolving with time. These low chairs are about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity while showcasing exceptional craftsmanship.
Low chairs have been common around Asia for centuries. These types of chairs, like the Japanese “zaisu” or the traditional Indian “Pida” chairs have very short or no legs at all. These chairs are inspired by these predecessing traditional seating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian Modern Upholstered Armchairs with Tapered Feet, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Mid-Century Modern era is notable for its blending of Classic modern design elements with a slightly more updated feel. This beautiful pair of Italia lounge chairs has a Classic, comfortable style that is a prime example of the best qualities of what is referred to as Modernism in European design.
Several key factors define the Italian approach to design: respect for craftsmanship, quality materials and finally, an elegant, high-end look. Upholstered cabinetmaker chairs may seem similar at first sight; however, each model’s individuality becomes evident upon closer inspection. In these chairs’ case, their thick, welcoming shape and the sleek, tapered wooden feet Stand out immediately. The design has achieved a perfect balance between form and function, in which aesthetics and utility come together in a purely Mid-Century Modern manner. The fully upholstered wooden frames rest on dark lacquered wood legs. The feet are splayed to support stability, while their stylish dark colour contrast to the elegant, light upholstery. The backs are relatively low, enhancing the stylish look along with the thick arms, backs, and seat cushions. Together these design elements create a modern look with the beloved organic, curvy aesthetic. The exceptionally soft, textured fabric highlights the bodies’ rounded edges and sheer volume.
Italy was especially passionate about furniture and product design during the mid-century, an area where the country remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. As a result, Italian modern furniture...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Oak Easy Chairs by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Finland 1950s
By Puunveisto OY, Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of rare oak easy chairs showcases the homely curviness that defined the design of the 1950s in the Nordic countries. Hiort af Ornäs developed the model for his own furnitur...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Tellus" Sofa by Folke Jansson for SM Wincrantz, Sweden 1950s
By Folke Jansson, SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
From Denmark's variegated matrix of traditions, there emerged a multifaceted design philosophy that became a major international influence during the 20th century. The country was mo...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Utrecht, NL
Axel Larsson was an incredibly productive Swedish furniture architect and designer with a more than 50-year long career. This armchair is a rarity, despite Larsson being most well-known for his furniture series designed for and mass-produced by SMF Bodafors.
This particular chair takes inspiration from the uplifting, pared-down aesthetic of Scandinavian design. The design consists of a smooth sculptural frame crafted in curved and stained wood that frames a finely tailored seat and back. The streamlined design of the wood structure immediately stands out for its pronounced lines and airy construction. It shows off the architectural precision put into both the design and into the execution. The curve of the arms and legs - formed of a single piece of wood - defines the look and is perfectly balanced by the straight stretchers connecting the legs. The other defining feature is the obtuse angle created by the reclined position of the back and the raised seat. This angle is also followed by the frame and as a result the aesthetic is dynamic but still exudes the functional cosiness of Swedish design. There is a clear emphasis on comfort, from the tilted back to the sculpted, wide armrests and the seat cushion. The light upholstery complements that dark stained wood by creating an apparent contrast both in colour and texture. Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs.
Swedish Modern style is delicately scaled, using tapering legs and clever but simple solutions as seen on this chair as well. Subtitled “A Movement Towards Sanity in Design”, it also describes quality and the ability to lend grace to the daily chores of life.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
25.59 in W x 30.31 in D x 30.9 in H; Seat height 21.65 in; Arm height 25.19 in
65 cm W x 77 cm D x 78.5 cm H; Seat height 55 cm; Arm height 64 cm
About the Designer:
Axel Larsson was born in 1898 in Torp socken, Sweden. Larsson was a professional for more than 50 years and belonged to a handful of furniture and interior designers who played a major role and influenced the development of their professional sphere.
He grew up in Medelpad, and as a young carpenter's apprentice, he was given the opportunity to study further in Stockholm as a furniture designer through a scholarship from 1916 to 1920. In parallel with his studies at the Higher School of Art and Design, he was a furniture designer under Carl Malmsten during his work with furniture for Stockholm City Hall...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron Corner Sofa with Faience Table, France 1960s
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
The duo of Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron and their company, Votre Maison denote a landmark of French mid-century design history. This brilliant corner sofa with faïence desig...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Ceramic, Fabric, Wood
European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Bouclé, Europe, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Perhaps the most significant achievement of mid-century European designers and cabinetmakers, at the height of mid-twentieth century modernist design, was their ability to humanize w...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofa with Stained Wood Legs, Italy, Ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Though mid-century Italian designers may not have the name recognition as some of their Scandinavian and American counterparts, they were integral to developing a modern aesthetic in...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Modern Bouclé Daybed, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This stunning daybed with its exotic wood base was inspired by classic Danish furniture design and simplicity. Danish Modern is a recognized term around the world, and pieces from th...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Camaleonda” Modular Sofa in 3 Segments by Mario Bellini for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through 5 decades of design history as a true icon. The modules of the sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, thanks to its great success both in terms of the public and critics. It is constantly featured in most international design museums and in the film sets that have defined the collective imagination.
The elements that have made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The seven generous segments of the “Camaleonda” was manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity.
The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is its unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The seven modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.”
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The three pieces have all been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
98.42 in W x 37.40 in D x 27.55 in H; Seat height 13.77 in
250 cm W x 95 cm D x 70 cm H; Seat height 35 cm
Literature:
Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341.
About the designer:
Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina.
He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design.
His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Swedish Modern Two-Seater Sofa, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Swedish two-seater sofa is an early example of Nordic mid-century modern design and of outstanding craftsmanship with a quality that honours the materials and their us...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Åldermannen" Winged Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten’s life's work spans nearly sixty intense years and his legacy is considered a national treasure in Sweden. He created a number of furniture classics including these rar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mario Bellini Modular "Camaleonda" Sofa in Four Segments for B&B, Italy 1971
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Camaleonda” (Italian word play combining the words for ‘chameleon’ and ‘wave’) sofa is Mario Bellini’s contemporary classic. The playful, modular design offers endless options for the user, which also inspired the model’s name. Camaleonda has passed through five decades of design history as a true icon.
The elements that made this sofa a contemporary classic are the individual modules, their original cutting patterns and the polyurethane padding that forms the characteristic capitonné (a style of upholstery in which the material is drawn in at intervals) design. The four separate segments of this “Camaleonda” were manufactured with the innovative system of cables, hooks, and rings created by Bellini in 1970, which defines the characteristic look and modularity. The fundamental characteristic of Camaleonda is specifically this unlimited modularity, a geometric pattern that allows each element to become an enormous pixel through which to define your home environment. The four modules’ versatility and the attached tie-rods and rings make it possible to create custom forms. Furthermore, the modules can be unhooked and recombined at will, allowing the sofa to adapt to an evolving taste and needs. A concept which is dear to Mario Bellini: “Of all the objects I have designed, Camaleonda is perhaps the best in terms of its sense of freedom. There are infinite numbers of possible configurations.”
The modules of this sofa defined the aesthetics of an entire era of interior design, and are constantly featured in most international design. Considering the inherently modern and innovative design, this shall comes as no surprise.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The four modules are upholstered in a brown velour fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
Large segments:
147.63 in W x 37.79 in D x 26.37 in H; Seat height 15.35 in; Arm height 19.68 in
375 cm W x 96 cm D x 67 cm H; Seat height 39 cm; Arm height 50 cm
Literature:
Domus n. 523, giugno 1973, pubblicità; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano 1950 - 1980, Milano 1985, p. 341.
About the designer:
Mario Bellini (born February 1, 1935, Milan) is an internationally renowned Italian architect and designer. He received the Golden Compass Award eight times and the Medaglia d’Oro, that was conferred on him by the President of the Italian Republic. The MoMA in New York already dedicated a personal retrospective exhibition to him in 1987. At the time the museum already included 25 of his works in its permanent collection, including a remarkable set of Olivetti machines as well as the furniture for B&B and Cassina.
He graduated from the Milan Polytechnic - Faculty of Architecture in 1959 and began working as an architect himself in the early 1960s. Like many other Italian architects, his activities range from architecture and urban planning to product and furniture design.
His career as a product and furniture designer began in 1963, and from 1963 to 1991 he was chief design consultant for Olivetti. For many years he designed furnishing products and systems for B&B Italia and Cassina, TV sets for Brionvega, and hi-fi systems, headphones and electric organs...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak Upholstered Armchairs with Slat Armrests, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In December 2016, the term "hygge" was so popular that the New York Times ran an explainer on the concept. This ideal of comfortable conviviality can be expressed in many ways, inclu...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Sofa, Denmark, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern is a term that has become very familiar to design aficionados in the past decades. It evolved from the craft traditions of cabinetmaking in Denmark, bolstered by the Co...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carved Oak Accent Chair, Europe 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair has a charmingly peculiar look that makes it a perfect accent chair. It is familiar and cosy, yet also unique in its appearance thanks to the creative overflow that cha...
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Vintage 1930s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pierre Chapo Set of Six "S34" Elm Wood Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dining room chair “S34” has the playful and majestic characteristics typical of Pierre Chapo's emblematic creations. Asymmetrical, yet perfectly balanced, this model belongs with the designer’s famous “Sfax” table.
This model is one of those designs where the aesthetic is elevated, and the individual features enhanced when the same models are put together. Said aesthetic is based on the cross-legged base that corresponds to the design of the backrest, which is slightly offset from the middle. Made from Chapo's favourite wood, elm, these chairs have a rustic style with architectural precision. This comes as no surprise, as Pierre Chapo trained as an architect in Paris and this knowledge becomes evident in his elaborate structural solutions. The slightly more rounded edges show that these chairs are an older, authentic version of the “S34” model. The cross-legged bases match the backs that are slightly placed out of the middle, enhancing the masterful asymmetry that not only distinguishes the design, but also adds a sense of playfulness. The overall look is very sleek, and combined with details like the visible joinery and the solid wooden structure, this set is perfectly imperfect, which is a conscious, Chapo-esque ideal.
Chapo's work originated by means of special commissions that would later be adapted to universal needs. Chapo was inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright's balanced lines, Corbusier's research on proportions and the Bauhaus. The three principles that motivated Pierre Chapo were material, form, and function. Despite his love for the imperfect, he measured his furniture by means of the golden ratio and used elm wood as his preferred material. These “S34” chairs...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Velour Two-Seater Sofa with Solid Wood Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designer of this sofa evidently attached great and equal importance to form and function. With an open design profile, this two-seater sofa carries with it some of the fundamental characteristics and ideals of mid-century modernism.
Clutter-free and disciplined, this low sitting sofa...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Easy Chairs with Lacquered Wood Legs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Known as “Functionalism” in its Nordic home, the Scandinavian modern style developed in the first half of the 20th century following a new aesthetic that prioritized clean lines, and...
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Lounge Chair with Stained Beech Legs by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern evolved from the craft traditions of cabinetmaking in Denmark, bolstered by the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibitions from the 1920s onwards. It was further energi...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Carl Malmsten "Samsas" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
“Samsas” is for many the most associated series with Carl Malmsten. The designer devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country man...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Razorblade" Rocking Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Henning Kjærnulf model pr...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These unique, elegant lounge chairs take stylistic inspiration from both French period and Italian modern seating designs. The design incorporat...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
“Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen 'Attr.' for Asko, Finland, 1950s
By Ilmari Lappalainen, Asko
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well. Sheepskin is the ultimate material for comfort, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It elevates the sheer size and shape of the chair, especially its back.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila...
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Ethiopian-Style Stool with Scrolled Legs, Norway, First Half of the 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
E?thiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made in Europe from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos’s “Theban stool” designed aroun...
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Early 20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Stools
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Wood
"Chaises Basses" Low Chairs by Charles Dudouyt, France 1930s
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Turned chairs — sometimes called thrown chairs or spindle chairs — represent a style of Elizabethan or Jacobean turned furniture that had a vogue in late 16th and early 17th century England, New England and Holland. The technique was carried on to the 20th century and was widespread in Europe as well, where craftsmen created durable pieces for various interiors and purposes.
These chairs were designed by French designer, Charles Dudouyt, who originally created this pair of small carved chairs as ‘fireside’ chairs, hence the “chaises basses...
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
"Model 214" Armchair by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark, 1950s
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare “Model 214” armchair was designed by Danish designer and architect Kurt Olsen, and unifies some of the best characteristics of mid-century Danish design and craftsmanship.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
