"Model no. 14" Lounge Chair with Footstool for Horsnæs, Denmark 1960s

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Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture reflected Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship and mixed them with a modern style, and the period from roughly 1940 through 1960 was a high point for Danish furniture makers. This set shows why. This particular chair silhouette has been popular since the 1930s, from around the time Flemming Lassen designed the overstuffed easy chair, the “Tired Man”, for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. The curved and organic lines of the design create an elegant silhouette for both the chair and ottoman. The design of this chair is characterized by organic, curved shapes that create a cosy and welcoming sensation. Since the enveloping back forms the arms as well but doesn’t reach all the way to the beginning of the seat, the design is very open and appears light. The gentle lines are highlighted by the soft wool blend upholstery that uniquely covers the entire bodies of the chair and footstool, including the legs as well. As a representation of early modernist seating...

This rare pair of "Manilla" lounge chairs by Danish maker Horsnæs is designed in the 1960s, each chair is masterfully crafted from rich, stained bamboo that has been carefully shaped...

Pair of "Manilla" Lounge Chairs in Bamboo and Leather by Horsnæs, 1960s Denmark This exceptionally rare pair of "Manilla" lounge chairs by the Danish maker Horsnæs, a true gem from ...