Danish Modernism found its beginnings in the roots of the Bauhaus and Functionalist movements. Bauhaus design emphasized clean, pure lines, while Functionalism sought to prioritize an object’s function over its form. These two principles, along with the rich Danish tradition of careful craftsmanship, shaped Danish Modern design and these easy chairs.

Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, the designer of their pair maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. From as early as the 1920s, cabinetmakers and architects frequently collaborated to produce exceptional pieces like these easy chairs. The chairs’ elegant curves and precise angles and structure all testify of this partnership’s success. The backs have a welcoming, enveloping shape that embraces the sitter. The fully upholstered bodies are covered in textural, soft sheepskin that enhances the curves and contrasts nicely with the stained wood legs. The slender legs are straight in the front and slightly bent and splayed in the back to provide structural stability.

Unlike designs from outside Scandinavia, Danish designers’ products weren’t flashy but designed to be well-made and to fit a warm, comfortable and welcoming home. As this pair of easy chairs exemplify, blending high functionality, good quality natural materials and organic colours with simple lines, elegance and excellent craftsmanship is the key to the success of Danish Modernism.

SOLD

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin.

Dimensions:

27.16 in W x 24.8 in D x 31.49 in H; Seat height 18.89 in

69 cm W x 63 cm D x 80 cm H; Seat height 48 cm