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Danish Modern is a recognized term around the world, and pieces from the mid-century era, like this daybed, are characterized by clarity in design and extremely high-quality craftsmanship and choice of materials.

The streamlined solid wood frame of this model features a robust, fully upholstered mattress, and a sturdy, sculpted wood base with stunning dovetail joinery. From the minimalistic design to the focus on the materials, this daybed has the characteristics of “honest” design that has been a core concept among Scandinavian furniture designers and makers. The sleek look is the result of the clean lines, functional design and expert craftsmanship. Still, evident attention was paid to the details, which is most visible in the dovetail joinery connecting the wooden frame. Danish cabinetmakers, renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship, have played a pivotal role in shaping the mid-century modern design movement. These artisans elevated furniture making to an art form, incorporating traditional techniques alongside innovative design principles. Their emphasis on functionality, simplicity, and aesthetics has left an indelible mark on the world of interior design. In the absence of any other form of ornamentation, the materials, including the luxurious bouclé upholstery, stay in focus, utilizing the fabric’s texture to elevate the mattress visually. The marriage of the wood and the bouclé fabric encapsulates the essence of mid-century modern Danish design – a marriage of form and function, simplicity and luxury. If there is a single common denominator for Danish Modern, it is not so much the design or form, but the quality of the execution: the woodwork and the choice of materials. This daybed excels in these areas, bringing modernism and quality to any space.

Denmark has a long history of furniture-making. Through the 19th and 20th century, the country also had a very strong tradition of cabinetmaking, or producing traditional furniture by hand. In the later 20th century, these cabinetmaking traditions began to merge with modern forces like industrialization. This daybed, however, is a handmade piece that therefore remains quite rare and unique. 

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The daybed has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:

78.74 in W x 43.11 in D x 17.51 in H

200 cm W x 109.5 cm D x 44.5 cm H

About the Designer:

The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skilled craftsmen.

Works from the Danish Cabinet-Makers' Guild is a concept of its own in collectible design. The Cabinet-Makers' Guild began annual exhibitions in 1927 in Copenhagen. The group formed an exhibit, showing each year in October the quality furniture made to drawings by gifted architects. The exhibition took place each year, without interruption, for forty years. A number of successful Danish Design collaborations were formed during this time between cabinetmakers and architects.

Danish Modernism has influenced Scandinavian furniture to a great degree, defined by minimalism, simplicity, and functionality. The muted colours and gentle designs make Danish mid-century furniture an ideal addition to contemporary living spaces. Additionally, master cabinetmakers were highly aware of body proportions, prioritizing comfort just as much as the visual qualities.

The works of master cabinetmakers – such as this daybed– are of the highest quality, both in terms of materials and craftsmanship. Cabinetmakers take the art of working with wood one step further, and focus on the finer details of what can be created with the material. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that numerous master cabinetmakers are part of the renowned Danish Culture Canon (Danish: Kulturkanonen). The canon contains no more than 108 works of cultural excellence, based on works with a useful function, and that are still recognizable today. This small armchair is the perfect illustration of Danish design, and the work of a true cabinetmaker. ~H.