Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist 'Stora Kraal' Lounge Chair in Woven Cane

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About the Item

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Stora Kraal' lounge chair, cane, coated steel, leather, steel, rubber, Sweden, design 1952, produced 1950s The 'Stora Kraal' easy chair was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952 and made its debut at the 'Möbler 52' exhibition in Gothenburg. It captured the attention of Nordiska Kompaniet and its head Elias Svedberg, who recognized Hörlin-Holmquist's exceptional talent. The chair was swiftly added to Nordiska Kompaniet's renowned Triva Collection. For the Kraal chairs, the designer drew inspiration from African traditions and seamlessly combined expert craftsmanship with industrial production techniques. An open, shell-shaped construction executed in woven cane constitute its seat. The minimal looking base is comprised of black coated steel rods. With its tilted backrest that seamlessly transitions into the low-positioned armrests in combination with the deep seat, the chair provides exceptional seating comfort. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist (1925-1997) was a notable Swedish modernist architect and designer renowned for her remarkable aptitude for creating designs for contemporary homes during the 1950s. In her work, she was resolute in disregarding short lived trends and public opinion, instead opting to remain faithful to her unique and humanistic design vision. As a result, her designs are presently held in high esteem as valuable collectibles, and are seldom encountered at auction.

Creator:
Kerstin Horlin Holmquist (Designer),Nordiska Kompaniet (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 39.77 in (101 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 34.26 in (87 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cane,Leather,Rubber,Steel
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very high-quality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 501138451stDibs: LU933133195322