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Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Tree Sofa for Magnus Olesen Mid 20th Century

$7,610List Price

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Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950s in date. The sofa features an elegant frame with sculpted arms in solid teak and six loose padded foam cushions. This gorgeous vintage Danish Design Classic sofa has a teak super-structure that has been newly upholstered in a fabulous multi colour fabric and will be a wonderful addition to one special room in your home. Condition: In excellent condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 80 x Width 167 x Depth 81 Height 46 - Seat Height Dimensions in inches: Height 2 foot, 7 inches x Width 5 foot, 6 inches x Depth 2 foot, 8 inches Height 1 foot, 6 inches - Seat Height Kai Kristiansen started his professional career as an independent designer in 1954, the same year that the successful exhibition Design in Scandinavia started touring the United States, supporting the already established concept of “Danish Modern”, which contained a powerful image of functional, high-quality furniture. Danish design, both furniture and crafts had been made popular in Europe and the US after the Second World War, and during the 1950s and 60s exports were increasing. Due to the high demand, both in Denmark and abroad, Danish furniture manufacturers were facing a new possibilities as well as challenges in terms of production and sales. Three years earlier, in 1951, Kristiansen had completed his studies, both as a cabinetmaker and a furniture architect as it was called back then. When Kristiansen, after his studies, returned to his hometown in the north of Denmark, he faced the necessity of change up close. His father, a carpenter and cabinetmaker, had acquired a furniture factory specializing in the Renaissance furniture, and acquisition pointing backwards rather than forwards. Helping his father out of the poor investment with hard work must have left impression on Kristiansen who, soon after, newly wed and enthusiastic, moved to another region and started his own design practice. Kristiansen’s timing could not have been better; the demand for change and innovation was at its highest.

Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 65.75 in (167 cm)Depth: 31.89 in (81 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Teak
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950
Condition:
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: A31951stDibs: LU950633267822

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