Danish Modern "Scissor" Side Chair in Oak & Sheepskin by Poul Volther, 1957

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About the Item

Rare and important side chair designed by Poul Volther in 1957 and executed at cabinetmaker Morten Olsen & Sons. The chair is an early example of the Danish Modern movement in the 1950s in which Poul Volther played an important role. The design is simple and robust yet elegant. The scissor-like construction and the two elegant crossbars at the back gives the chair it's distinctive character. The seat has been reupholstered in natural sheepskin. This chair is well documented in design literature, but is almost never seen on the market. Poul M. Volther (1923-2001) was one of the leading lights in Danish design. In 1950, having completed his training as a cabinetmaker, he took over the position as head of FDB Møbler’s design studio from the furniture architect Børge Mogensen. Poul M. Volther quickly demonstrated his unique talent for developing high-quality furniture intended for mass production. In keeping with the spirit of FDB Møbler, he was involved in designing some of the most iconic pieces of furniture of the time, which ended up furnishing many of the new and modern homes being built during the advancement of the welfare state in the decades following the Second World War. His simple and functionalist idiom was rooted in good craftsmanship. Flexible furniture designed for everyday living. Furniture which was not designed for its looks, but for its comfort. One of his best-known pieces is the J46 spoke-back chair from 1956, which was a graceful new take on a modern kitchen chair. Poul M. Volther was head of design at FDB Møbler until 1955, after which he continued to design furniture, including the iconic Corona chair. He later became a lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.

Creator:
Poul Volther (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 16.54 in (42 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Sheepskin
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1957
Condition:
Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been gently refinished and reupholstered by Danish cabinetmaker. No repairs.
Seller Location:
Odense, DK
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU3793131121342

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