Arne Wahl Iversen for Niels Eilersen Set of Eight Dining Armchairs in Ash

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Arne Wahl Iversen for Niels Eilersen, set of eight dining chairs, ash, faux leather, Denmark, 1950s/60s These armchairs are representative of Scandinavian modern design, characterized by simplicity, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Designed by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen for the furniture manufacturer Niels Eilersen, these chairs showcase the clean, elegant lines and organic forms typical of mid-century Scandinavian design principles. Crafted from ash wood, the frame has a warm, natural tone, highlighting the grain and adding a sense of warmth to the overall design. The gentle curvature of the backrest and armrests ensures an ergonomic quality, while keeping the focus on organic movements. The sleek, tapered legs and thoughtful use of negative space create a light, airy appearance. Arne Wahl Iversen (1924-2016) was a distinguished Danish architect and designer whose influential career spanned from the 1950s to the mid-1980s. Drawing inspiration from his father, who owned a furniture shop in Nyborg, Iversen developed a passion for craftsmanship and design early on. At just twenty-five, he embarked on his own entrepreneurial journey, opening a shop with the ambitious goal of creating high-quality, elegant, and functional furniture. Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item contains threadbare upholstery with wear marks and tears. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftspeople in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.

Creator:
Niels Eilersen (Manufacturer),Arne Wahl Iversen (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 28.15 in (71.5 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 19.3 in (49 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 8
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Ash,Faux Leather
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s/60s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 501162741stDibs: LU933142190192

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Arne Wahl Iversen

Danish furniture designer Arne Wahl Iversen created a range of sculptural storage cabinets, secretary desks, armchairs and dressers in teak, rosewood and other durable woods that reflect the pared-back elegance and prioritization of function that are so often attributes of the finest examples of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture.

Born in Nyborg, Iversen learned the craft of furniture making from his father, who operated a modest furniture business near the family home. Iversen apprenticed as a cabinetmaker and later enrolled in the Odense Technical School to study furniture design. In 1949, Iversen attend the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, in Copenhagen. It was there he studied under legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the academy and mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher. Iversen was in good hands.

Upon finishing school, Iversen opened his own furniture shop in Nyborg. Soon after, his work immediately impressed Swedish furniture maker and IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad.

At the time, the popularity of modern Danish furniture was gaining steam around the world — it was in the postwar era that American tastemakers sold the citizenry on the appeal of Scandinavian design and its emphasis on the principles of traditional craftsmanship. Copenhagen native Finn Juhl had shown his work in the United States in 1950 and created a Danish modern line for Michigan’s Baker Furniture in 1951 (the company produced his award-winning Chieftain chair for a short time). Kamprad was eager for Iversen to create modern Danish furniture for IKEA, but their collaboration didn't last very long. Iversen decided to work independently on his own designs.

Initially, Iversen's furniture was mainly sold in Denmark, but by the end of the 1960s, he had expanded his sales to the rest of Europe and in America. Though he designed for many manufacturers, he created his most popular works for Komfort and Vinde Møbelfabrik. Iversen continued to design furniture until he retired in the mid-1980s.

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