Wool Wingback Chairs

An original pair of Frits Henningsen chairs, Denmark, 1940s. Designed and produced by Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen. The chairs have pre...

Wingback Armchair by Paolo Buffa Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Italy 1940s This elegant high-back Paolo Buffa armchair featured a sculpted wingback and armrest was made in Italy i...

- Good original condition with some signs of use. - Measure: height of seat 43 cm.

Frits Henningsen black leather armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Frits Henningsen high back lounge chair.

Frits Henningsen wingback chair reupholstered in new black leather.

Introducing an exquisite wingback easy chair by the legendary Frits Henningsen, a master of Danish design whose legacy continues to captivate enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike. Dati...

Koželka and Kropácek wingback armchair Czechia 1940s Large monumental midcentury wingback armchair in re-upholstered fabric, Czechia circa 1940...

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...

This 1940s Frits Henningsen sofa is newly reupholstered in an ivory-white bouclé from Schumacher. The mahogany frame is refinished in a warm red-brown tone that complements the leath...

‘Danish master cabinetmaker’ or “snedkermester” has become a commonly used term for Danish furniture makers, even though the expression is quite exclusive and only applies to certain craftsmen. Frits Henningsen is justly one of the most renowned master cabinetmakers, with this pair of easy chairs illustrating why. The typical elements of Danish modern furniture, the straight lines, the clear design, had developed with time, starting on the long path from the historical style that was still predominant in the 1920s. Architect and furniture maker, Frits Henningsen had a significant role in paving this path. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, he was admired by his peers for the high quality of his craftsmanship. The shape of this chair model shows Henningsen’s opposition to the younger designers in the 1940s who preferred strictly straight lines. Henningsen on the other hand, believed furniture design needed to maintain curvature which contributed to a homely look. These easy chairs were designed in this period and feature the uncompromising designer’s personal...