Frits Henningsen Wing Chair Upholstered in Premium Linen Fabric, Denmark 1950s-60s (sold)
Frits Henningsen Wing Chair Upholstered in Premium Linen Fabric, Denmark 1950s-60s (sold)
This elegant chair that is drawn in simple lines has a timeless quality and shows great craftsmanship from every angle.
The voluptuous curved armrests give a distinctive design to the armchair and offer a high level of comfort. The slightly tilted dark wooden frame and legs contrast perfectly with the softness of the seat and tufted back.
The chair has recently been reupholstered in a premium linen fabric.
SOLD
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Recently reupholstered in a premium linen fabric.
Dimensions:
24.8 in. W x 25.9 in. D x 34.2 in. H ; Seat height 17.7 in.
63 cm W x 66 cm D x 87 cm H; Seat Height 45 cm
Literature:
‘Danish Chairs’, Noritsugu Oda, Chronicle Books, 1999, p 43.
About the designer:
Frits Henningsen (1889–1965) was a Danish furniture designer and master cabinetmaker (a term he preferred himself), who led a team of cabinetmakers in central Copenhagen. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, Henningsen became a major driver of the furniture exhibitions of the period, gaining recognition for the high quality of his craftsmanship and his vibrant personality. Many of his works were crafted in exotic woods such as Brazilian rosewood and Cuban mahogany. All his furniture was exclusively made by hand using classical, labour-intensive methods as practised and refined by carpenters and cabinetmakers over centuries. ~H.