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Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint

Name: Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint
Brand: Kaare Klint
Price: 145654.28 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark, 1928. Mahogany and leather. These examples were made in the 1960s by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers. Stamped. The ‘Red Chair’, model 3949, is an iconic Scandinavian dining chair. Kaare Klint designed model 3949 in 1928 as a smaller version of the first ‘Red chair’ from 1927, which was originally designed for the Danish Museum of Decorative Art. The chair was named after the red Niger leather that the chairs were covered with. The ‘Red Chair’ was presented in the Danish Pavilion at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, which is why the model is also referred to as the ‘Barcelona Chair’. The chair's minimalist silhouette shows a refined simplicity characterised by clean lines. Rich and elegant materials, mahogany and leather, are combined to create this functional seat. The Red Chair thus embodies the principles of Danish modernism. A wide leather backrest and comfortable seat ensure optimal support for sitting. The chair's sturdy wooden frame is expertly crafted. The maker, Rud Rasmussen in Copenhagen, was the leading wooden furniture manufacturer of the time. The Red Chair, model 3949, stands as a testament to Kaare Klint's enduring legacy as a pioneer of Danish design, and it continues to be a coveted piece among collectors and design enthusiasts alike. Kaare Klint (1888-1954) was a Danish architect and designer who played a pivotal role in shaping modern Danish furniture design. Clean lines, the use of the best materials of the time, and superb craftsmanship define Klint’s style. H: 85 cm / 2' 9 1/2'' W: 48 cm / 19'' D: 51 cm / 20'' SH: 47 cm / 18 1/2''

Creator:

Kaare Klint (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather,Mahogany

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1920-1929

Date of Manufacture:

1928

Condition:

Seller Location:

Stockholm, SE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1006635071122

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Kaare Klint

Architect, teacher and furniture designer Kaare Klint is among the most important figures in Scandinavian modernism. Widely recognized as the father of modern Danish furniture, Klint sought to pay homage to historical furniture styles and prized functionality as essential to designing for modern living. He established the design school at Copenhagen’s Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and his students became mid-century legends of cabinetry and furniture-making.

Klint prioritized functionalism and drew on an array of influences in his own work. Furniture experts will observe the influence of 18th-century English seating in his Red chair, while Klint’s iconic Safari chair had roots in campaign furniture. The other exemplary chairs, sofas and tables for which he is known bear the mark of Thomas Chippendale and Biedermeier furniture as well as Greek and Roman forms.

Klint's father was Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint, a formidable architect of his day. The younger Klint initially followed in his father’s footsteps, studying under him as well as distinguished architect Carl Petersen. Alongside Danish architect Ivar Bentsen, he headed the renovation of the Designmuseum Denmark in Copenhagen from 1920–26 (Klint also furnished the institution as part of the project). Around the same time, Klint helped found the furniture design school at the Royal Danish Academy. The impact of his role as an instructor there cannot be overstated — he mentored such esteemed cabinetmakers and furniture designers as Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ole Wanscher.

A prominent advocate of ergonomics, Klint valued comfort and functionality over style. Painstaking research went into each piece of sophisticated yet wholly unadorned furniture he designed, as he endeavored to build structures that took into consideration human proportions and scale. And like the Shakers, Klint believed that quality craftsmanship and good materials were integral to the design of durable furniture that was free of embellishment.

The humble grace of Klint’s style characterizes legendary seating designs that continue to charm today’s legions of mid-century modern enthusiasts. His Safari chair, Faaborg chair, Ravenna armchair and Propeller stool — as well as most of the seating created by Danish modernists generally — have warmed interiors and influenced furniture designers all over the world.

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