Swedish Cabinetmaker Winged Armchair in Sheepskin, Sweden, ca 1940s

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Swedish Cabinetmaker Winged Armchair in Sheepskin, Sweden, ca 1940s

About the Item

Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This is especially true for Sweden. This unique 1940s winged armchair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Swedish master cabinetmakers and the immediately recognizable characteristics of Scandinavian design. Swedish mid-century furniture design became known for its sober character and undecorated elegance. Comfort and functionality were most often the priority and as this chair exemplifies, ornaments were considered unnecessary. Instead, the quality of the materials and the curves serve the main aesthetic role. The welcoming rounded shape of the “ears” or “wings” on the back and the voluminous armrest is a signature characteristic of the design and the coordinated curves separate this armchair visually from any contemporary chair design. Solely visual appeal has hardly been the goal of any cabinetmaker or designer of the era, therefore the ergonomic dimension equals the visual in terms of quality. Accordingly, the back is lightly bent, and the seat is raised towards the front to ensure sitting comfort. At the top of the back, the upholstery cleverly mimics the shape of a headrest, visually framing and balancing the proportions of the chair. The slender legs prevent the design from looking heavy, and their warm brown colour nicely contrasts the soft, light colour of the lush sheepskin. The fabric highlights the frame’s rounded edges and makes this armchair ideal to blend a stroke of modernity to any space, with a nod to comfort and simple artistry from the north. As this armchair shows, the works of master cabinetmakers are of the highest quality, both in terms of materials and craftsmanship. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in premium 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: 30.51 in W x 37 in D x 38.58 in H; Seat height 16.53 in 77.5 cm W x 94 cm D x 98 cm H; Seat height 42 cm Shipping: This armchair will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

Dimensions:
Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 30.52 in (77.5 cm)Depth: 37.01 in (94 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Sheepskin,Wood
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202106331stDibs: LU2947328086452