Mahogany Armchairs

Elm Armchair from the Early 20th Century in Blue Upholstery We present you an upholstered armchair from the early 20th century. It is made of elm wood. This item is in incredibly go...

Mahogany framed wing armchair of generous proportions, the arched top above deep buttoned back, upholstered arms and seat in brown leather, raised up on square supports united by H s...

Armchair model 3758 A in original red indian leather and mahogany base. Model designed in 1927 for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art, produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1940’s. Signed with manufacturer’s label to underside: (Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier). Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations. Literature: Kaare Klint, Harkær, pg. 28-30. Dansk Møbelkunst Gennem 40 Aar: 1927-1936, Jalk, pg. 169. Danish Chairs, Oda, pg. 22-23. Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments. Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory. Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...

Set of 6 1950s Th. Harlev armchairs made by Farstrup Møbler. The well designed chairs fit in in well almost anywhere in the house or the office no matter weather it´s as a single ch...

Armchair in patinated leather made by Danish Cabinetmaker in 1930s. Great original condition.

Mid-century Italian armchair reupholstered in Nobilis plum cotton velvet and Dedar Lucilo boucle fabric.

We are excited to present a pair of chocolate brown leather wingback chairs. Very good-looking pair, in very clean order. The leather has...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of William Morris style fully restored vintage wingback armchairs in Whisky brown leather...

The Luna armchair is a piece that exudes minimalistic luxury. Inspired by the simple Nordic style and created in the exquisite comfort of high quality leather, this armchair provides...

An original pair of Frits Henningsen chairs, Denmark, 1940s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen. The chairs have pre...

An 18th century mahogany armchair, carefully restored. Beautifully shaped arms and carved back. The mahogany has a warm glow and patina...

We are delighted to offer this lovely original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair. Its Chesterfield buttoned both back and base, the seat platform is a traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair...