Mid-Century Single Armchair by H.W. Klein for Bramin
About the Item
- Creator:H.W. Klein (Designer),Bramin Mobler (Manufacturer)
- Similar to:Adrian Pearsall (Designer)Folke Ohlsson (Designer)Dux of Sweden (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1960s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. In overall great vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and use. No structural issues to note. This chair has been newly reupholstered with new fabric and few foam.
- Seller Location:Raleigh, NC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6888244609712
Bramin Mobler
Bramin Møbler manufactured covetable Scandinavian modern furniture from the mid-1950s until the early 1980s.
Originally founded as N.A. Jørgensen Møbelfabrik in Bramming, Denmark, the company rebranded as Bramin Møbler in the late 1950s. During the 1960s, Bramin Møbler’s offerings retained the simplicity and warmth commonly associated with Scandinavian cabinetmaking traditions and the N.A. Jørgensen Møbelfabrik name but its collaborations with forward-thinking designers helped steer it toward adopting the Danish modern style that had captivated new homeowners in the United States during the postwar years.
Bramin Møbler prioritized quality, form and function — attributes that were promoted by the firm in its print ad campaigns. Its credenzas, dining tables and sideboards were made from strong, rich woods like oak, rosewood and teak (a highly prized material in the mid-century modern era), while its artisans upholstered the company’s durable seating with inviting materials such as wool and leather.
Bramin Møbler collaborated with many legends of Scandinavian and Nordic design, including Johannes Andersen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Østervig and Frank Reenskaug. Its most successful partnership was with Norwegian furniture designer H. W. Klein, who studied under Finn Juhl — a stylistic maverick and master of mid-century Danish design — and moved to Bramming to work for Bramin Møbler.
Over the course of two decades, Klein created elegant coffee tables and cabinets for Bramin Møbler that featured clean lines and gracefully tapered legs, but he is best known for his lounge chairs — most notably, his leather-padded swivel lounger, with its five-spoked, wheeled base.
The global recession of the 1980s hit Bramming hard. Many of the region’s numerous furniture manufacturers had to close their doors — Bramin Møbler included. Bramin Møbler creations remain highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of Scandinavian and mid-century modern furniture.
Find vintage Frank Reenskaug rocking chairs and other Bramin Møbler furniture such as tables, storage pieces and more for sale on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Raleigh, NC
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllVintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
You May Also Like
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Oak, Teak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Birch, Textile
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Beech
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bouclé, Beech
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood