Danish Mid-Century Easy Chair in the Style of Madsen and Schubel

Very cool Danish mid-century armchair in stained beech covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Arne Vodder and Hans Wegner. F...

Beautiful easy chair in the style and tradition of Erik Jorgensen and Poul Kjaerholm with supple leather and cushions on a heavy gauge base of polished steel. Very reminiscent of the...

Beautiful Classic 1930s-1940s solid mahogany and wool wingback chair in the style of Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Denmark. Very elegant design that fits superbly into any mo...

Beautiful carved oak throne chair made in Denmark, circa 1900. Solid and Sturdy. Re-upholstered at a later date and fabric in good clean usable condition. Solid and sturdy and overal...

Very stylish lounge chair produced in Denmark in the 1960's. The chair looks like a variant of Folke Ohlsson's model 5451 for Fritz Hansen - in this case with an updated armrest with...

Danish 1950's easy chair in the style of France & Daverkosen. Unmarked, however and we are uncertain about the Designer and maker. Sturdy and strong. The wood shows great grain and c...

This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most attractive chairs of Nordic Design. At the same time, this chair is arguably also the most mysterious piece on the Danish furniture market. The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander. However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed this model in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen. This chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chair. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in light sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”. Interestingly, Hans Schubell invented the special connecting piece of this chair, formed from only one piece of wood. The rest of the seat and backrest were glued to this single piece. In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold the leading design of the day. In 1945, the Clam went into serial production as the first model of the new furniture company Madsen & Schubell and many well-known stores soon included Madsen & Schubell in their product range. Illums Bolighus was one of them, as were the Messen department store and the Copenhagen furniture store Nordisk Staal-og-Møbel Central. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence of the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in light sheepskin. 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: 26.38 in W x 33.27 in D x 32.28 in H; Seat height 14.96 in; Arm height 22.64 in 67 cm W x 84.5 cm D x 82 cm H; Seat height 38 cm; Arm height 57.5 cm About the designer: Henry Hans Schubell...

Danish low back chair from 1950s. Wooden armrest and turned legs with brass feets. Requires reupholstery.

Danish armchair from 1960s. Teak armrests. Needs to be restoration.

Pair of mid-century Danish beechwood easy chairs. Newly reupholstered.

Danish cabinetmaker 'Easy Chair' with mahogany legs. Re-upholstered with fabric from Gastón y Daniela, Denmark, 1930-1940.

Danish furniture design: Easy chair upholstered in light wool, stained beech legs. 1950s. Minor wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs.