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Danish Modern Armchair with Footstool, Denmark ca 1940s
About the Item
The 1940s were a transformative era for furniture design throughout Scandinavia. Around the middle of the 20th century Danish furniture design began blending the streamlined elegance of modernism with the inviting charm of skilled craftsmanship. This period celebrated functionality, comfort, and organic forms by creating pieces that were as practical as they were beautiful.
Danish design from this era embraced soft curves and beautiful textures, perfectly showcased by this armchair and footstool. This pair encapsulates the mid-century modern ethos, standing as a testament of the era’s focus on human-centred design and timeless versatility. This pair features harmonious, seamless curves, breaking the classic angularity of most armchairs, while evoking natural fluidity, through material and colour. At the heart of this armchair’s striking design lie its rounded features, from the wing-back backrest that envelops the sitter in a comforting embrace, to the smoothly curved armrests which enhance the aesthetic and ergonomic qualities. Echoing the chair's shape, the upholstered footstool features similarly rounded edges and an uncomplicated form, underscoring the emphasis on functionality in mid-century modern design. Both pieces are fully upholstered in a luxurious moss-green fabric, which delights the eye thanks to its softness and texture, transforming the pieces into a uniquely charming accent set.
Together, through their inviting tactile richness and functional design, this Danish armchair and its matching footstool form a cosy and luxurious pair that exudes 20th century craftsmanship.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair and footstool have 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:
Chair:
34.64 in W x 38.58 in D x 43.50 in H; Seat height 15.94 in; Seat depth 20.07 in; Arm height 23.81 in
88 cm W x 98 cm D x 110.5 cm H; Seat height 40.5 cm; Seat depth 51 cm; Arm height 60.5 cm
Footstool:
24.40 in W x 21.26 in D x 15.16 in H
62 cm W x 54 cm D x 38.5 cm H
- Dimensions:Height: 43.51 in (110.5 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)Depth: 38.59 in (98 cm)Seat Height: 15.95 in (40.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:ca 1940s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair and footstool have 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.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 202318331stDibs: LU2947342954422
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