Alfred Christensen, Two Seater Sofa Lamb Wool, 1940s

Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with boucle.' Armrests of stained oak, legs of stained beech. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  

Alfred Christensen lounge chair new upholstered with light blue/turqiose wool. Armrests of stained oak, legs of stained beech. Made in the 1940s by Slagelse Møbelværk.  

Erik Jørgensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Frame of mahogany. Model EJ 315/2, made by Erik Jørgensen.

Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.

Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. This sofa has the characteristic ‘open armrest’ design that showcases the high level craftsmanship and the beautiful walnut structure as well. Clean and pure lines define this model that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this three-seater sofa has an elegant but still warm look thanks to its rounded edges and open execution. The only form of ornamentation - apart from the bent armrests - is the button tufting on the back. The light colour of the textural upholstery in combination with the dark walnut legs create an aesthetic that is perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of wooden armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of open armrests carved from solid beech wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ref...

Charming 1940s Danish settee designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. The frame is characterized by Christensen's signature curved paddle arms, complemented by the backrest comprised of traditional round spindles. The piece is newly lacquered and reupholstered in luxurious tan shearling...