Early Danish Modern cemented the Scandinavian design principles of quality, functionality, and an unadorned, understated look. Frits Schlegel was a defining Danish functionalist architect and designer, and while highly successful as an architect, from the 1930s onwards, he also designed a number of furniture lines with inspiration from the Bauhaus movement.

Driven by function, Schlegel’s focus on practicality, structural stability, and a design in favour of these principles can be observed in the straight lines and absence of excess decoration. The precision of the structure and the cord weaving is evident at first glance, showing great geometric order. Driven by function, the designer’s focus was evidently on practicality, structural stability, and a design in favour of these principles. The combination of curved and straight lines and the absence of excess decoration is very typical of Danish modern designers who saw possibilities in the aesthetics of modernist design and materials. The use of the (then) still underrated material of Danish cord is the defining material of this model. Noteworthy for its durability, Danish cord is also beloved for its functional and aesthetic qualities. As the name implies, it is a product of Denmark that became an important material in the Danish Modern period of the 1940s and 1950s. The woven or basket form of seat of this chair has a tight, visually pleasing pattern in great condition. This armchair has an equally arresting stained beech structure that shows great craftsmanship.

This beautiful model’s simplicity and honest elegance combined with mid-century Danish modernism makes it an exceptional piece of furniture. The woven seat and back give it a warm and cosy feel all while staying very functional. The manufacturer, Fritz Hansen is world-famous to this day as being among the most famous Danish companies to ever produce furniture.

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Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some small marks on the wood.

Dimensions:

23.22 in W x 25.98 in D x 29.13 in H; Seat height 13.77 in; Arm height 23.62 in

59 cm W x 66 cm D x 74 cm H; Seat height 35 cm; Arm height 60 cm