Danish Club Chairs

An impressive and sought after 'ML-91' lounge chair and ottoman designed by Illum Wikkelsø and produced by Mikael Laursen, circa 1960 Denmark, featuring a very-comfortable aged leath...

Through the 19th century, Denmark had a very strong tradition of cabinetmaking, or producing traditional furniture by hand. In the early 20th century, these cabinetmaking traditions began to merge with modern technology and design, creating many of the most memorable models of Danish design history. The qualities of this early modern club chair include simple, clean lines without excess decoration, leaving the focus on the shape and materials. The fully upholstered body has a wide, open design profile. As this model is a traditional club chair design, it has arms to enhance its comfort and functionality. At the same time, the arms - like the backrest - curve outwards which is a purely aesthetic element. Like most club chairs, the arms form a single unit with the back, enveloping around the sitter. Further adding to the comfort is the generous seat cushion that beautifully showcases the upholstery’s interesting texture. The upholstery’s elegant, subtle colour complements and highlights the beech legs’ colour as well. The front legs are vertical, and the back posts are splayed below the seat. It is this detail of the construction that gives the chair a lighter and more elegant and stylish form where four straight and perfectly vertical legs could well have looked severe and too narrow and therefore, potentially unstable visually. This modernist “model 55” club chair dates from many decades ago, yet, after almost 100 years, it still has that up-to-date look, as if it had just been designed. This is primarily thanks to its elegant and modern look, high quality materials, and of course, the level of craftsmanship of Oskar Hansen...

This fine collector's pair of original 'PK-22' lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen are prime examples of this design, due to both chairs being signed with the EKC ...

Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, set of lounge chairs '501', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s This set of sculptural '501' lounge chairs also nicknamed 'Japan Chair' is executed in teak. This name refers to the aesthetics of this model, featuring Japanese architectural principles; straight lines, simplicity and the use of natural and practical materials. The chairs are made with a slatted back and bottom, which are connected by large, round sculpted slats. The sturdy design features beautiful warm grains in the material and carved, delicate forms. Especially the legs where the feet are hour-glass shaped enhance the unique design of this pair of Danish fireplace chairs...

Illum Wikkelsø, easy chairs model 'Wiki', black leather, teak, Denmark,1960s This set of easy chairs feature a teak frame with a slatted back and an angular, geometric frame. The ch...

Pair of beautiful lounge chairs by Otto Schulz, upholstered with sky blue velvet and decorated with buttons in the back. Loose cushions. G...

Newly upholstery easy chair from Denmark outside chocolate color velour and Brazilian white cow inside spring on the seat and back.

This pair of solid teak and shearling fur cushions lounge chairs are by Børge Jensen & Sønner for Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik. Featuring slatted wood backs, sculpted arms and nubby ...

This incredible 'Scimitar' chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm was made by Ivan Schlecter in the 1960s, this example is signed on its stainless ...

Designed by Johannes Foersom & Peter Hiort-Lorenzen for Erik Jørgensen as the EJ-70 “Partner“ armchair, the chair retains the original manufacturer label to the underside. A perfect ...

Pair of Nanna Ditzel model #83 lounge chairs for Soren Willadsen. A pair of lounge chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Soren Willadsen in oak and completely restored in a luxurious Sandra Jo...

Set of two armchairs, mahogany, fabric and cane, Denmark, 1950s. This elegant pair of chairs is designed by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1950s. The armchairs feature curved armrests...