Anne-Lise Aas, Stools. A set of three

Name: Anne-Lise Aas, Stools. A set of three
Brand: Anne-Lise Aas
Price: 2399.85 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A fine set of three stools designed by Anne Lise Aas (1925–2020). They are made of oak which stained in a brownish/black color. The seats are have a rope knitting which is original and in good condition. The set is probably from the 1950´s or early 60´s. Aas was a Norwegian interior designer who was active in promoting Norway's folk art and its furniture industry. After working with various architects on interior design and furnishings, she became an artistic collaborator for the handicrafts association Den Norske Husflidsforening in 1958. In 1962, she opened her own workshop, creating furniture, textiles, glassware and lamps. Aas also worked as a writer, serving as editor of the furniture manufacturers' journal Corridor in the 1980s. In 1973, she received the country's annual craft award, the Jacob Prize. Aas was educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (1945–46) and at Denmarks School of Design, (then known as "Skolen for boligindretning") in Copenhagen, where she studied under the architect and interior designer Finn Juhl (1946–49). She gained practical experience with the Norwegian furniture firm Hiorth og Østlyngen (c.1945). After graduation in 1952 Aas was employed by the architect Knut Knutsen and thereafter for the architects Karen and Odd Brochmann and for Dag Rognlien. During this period, she designed furniture for one of the architect Frode Rinnan's housing projects. In 1958 she was appointed artistic collaborator for Den Norske Husflidsforening, a significant handicrafts association. She also received assignments from the folk art and crafts association, "Norges Husflidslag". In 1962, Aas established her own studio, in which she created simple yet practical works inspired by Nordic traditions. These included furniture, textiles, glassware and lamps, all of which reflected her skill in the use of colour. She also arranged a number of exhibitions for architectural and furniture firms. Aas is also remembered as a writer and an editor. In 1975, she helped to establish the heritage association "Fortidsminneforeningen" and became the editor of its cultural heritage journal "Fortidsvern". In the 1980s, she edited Corridor, a journal supported by furniture manufacturers. And, in 1995, in connection with the jubilee of the interior designers' association NIL, she published "Rom og møbler gjennom 50 år" (Fifty years of rooms and furniture).

Creator:

Anne-Lise Aas (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 12.6 in (32 cm)Seat Height: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 3

Style:

Folk Art (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Oak,Stained

Place of Origin:

Norway

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

ca 1950 - 1960´s

Condition:

Refinished. Repaired: This set is undergoing a light restoration. All rope is in good condition and original. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

Seller Location:

Stockholm, SE

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1006837722792

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