Mid-Century Modern Striped Lowback Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s

This Danish-made easy chair is characterized by the best qualities of Danish mid-century design. From the restrained aesthetic to the elegant pairing of materials, this upholstered m...

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...

‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why. The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...

This beautiful easy chair is the Danish interpretation of the classic British upholstered seating style, the Chesterfield. Considering its structural, material and visual qualities, ...

Mid-Century Modern easy chairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940s. Rare modernist pair armchairs attributed to René Gabriel, France, 1940. Dating from the period of French ...

Rare Swedish Modern easy chairs, produced during the 1930s, anonymous designer. Newly reupholstered in light beige velvet fabric.

This tall easy chair, upholstered in dark striped fabric, is a beautiful piece of vintage furniture from the 1940s. It stands as a testament to the design and craftsmanship of the er...

Danish easy chair, 1930-1940. Professionally reupholstered in beautiful petroleum blue velvet from Churchill. Legs in dark polished beech wood. The...