Set of 12 Danish Deco Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen
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Set of 12 Danish Deco Dining Chairs by Frits Henningsen
About the Item
- Creator:Frits Henningsen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.25 in (97.16 cm)Width: 23.25 in (59.06 cm)Depth: 25 in (63.5 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 12
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Replacements made: New webbing and new horsehair stuffing. Wear consistent with age and use. New upholstery, new webbing, new horsehair stuffing. Surface scratches and dents to wood that are consistent with the chairs' age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1569224163392
Frits Henningsen
Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen never compromised on quality. His furniture is known for its impeccable craftsmanship, and unlike many designers of his day, Henningsen — a dogged perfectionist — rarely permitted any of his pieces to be built outside of his own workshop. Each of his elegant low-profile tables, chairs and sofas feature the clean lines and graceful curves typically associated with vintage mid-century modern and Scandinavian modern furniture.
Henningsen was born in 1889 and apprenticed as a cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. He was mentored by the well-known and respected cabinetmaker I.P. Mørck and completed his apprenticeship at the age of 22. Henningsen also studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where one of his teachers was legendary furniture designer Kaare Klint, who is frequently called the father of Danish modernism. Henningsen saw Klint as a friendly rival, which motivated him to refine his craftsmanship and technique.
Henningsen traveled throughout Germany, France, and Great Britain to gather knowledge, experience and inspiration. He returned to Copenhagen in 1915 and set up a furniture store and workshop to create and sell his own designs. He also developed relationships with Rud Rasmussen and Carl Hansen & Søn, the only furniture manufacturers he trusted to produce his designs.
Bucking the angular and geometric furniture trends of the time, Henningsen embraced fluid and organic forms. Much of his inspiration came from the Rocco, French Empire and British 17th-century styles he encountered on his travels. The 1930 Heritage chair is a prime example of these influences. It features soft, curving lines and has a sophisticated appeal. Another piece that showcases Henningsen’s style and craftsmanship is the 1952 Signature chair. A striking work that features an inviting curved seat atop sinuous carved wood legs, the Signature chair was his last design.
The straightforward and timeless style of Henningsen furniture continues to enjoy popularity today. In fact, in 2015, Carl Hansen & Son rereleased the iconic Signature chair.
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