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Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture masterfully combined Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship with a distinctly modern aesthetic, reaching its peak between 1940 and 1960. This set exemplifies that golden era. The chair’s silhouette, popular since the 1930s—when Flemming Lassen introduced the iconic overstuffed “Tired Man” chair for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935—remains timeless. Its curved, organic lines form an elegant profile for both the chair and ottoman, while the design’s enveloping back merges seamlessly into the arms, creating an open, airy appearance. The soft wool blend upholstery, wrapping the entire chair and footstool, including the legs, accentuates the gentle contours and enhances the overall sense of warmth and comfort. As an early modernist piece, the design places profound emphasis on coziness and homelike appeal. Master cabinetmakers paid close attention to body proportions, ensuring that comfort was as important as visual beauty. As a result, this lounge chair offers exceptional back support and superior sitting comfort.
Period
Mid 20th Century
Dimensions
H: 40 cm D: 6.5 cm Seat Height: 40 cm
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Footstool
Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture masterfully combined Scandinavian materials and craftsmanship with a distinctly modern aesthetic, reaching its peak between 1940 and 1960. This set exemplifies that golden era. The chair’s silhouette, popular since the 1930s—when Flemming Lassen introduced the iconic overstuffed “Tired Man” chair for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935—remains timeless. Its curved, organic lines form an elegant profile for both the chair and ottoman, while the design’s enveloping back merges seamlessly into the arms, creating an open, airy appearance. The soft wool blend upholstery, wrapping the entire chair and footstool, including the legs, accentuates the gentle contours and enhances the overall sense of warmth and comfort. As an early modernist piece, the design places profound emphasis on coziness and homelike appeal. Master cabinetmakers paid close attention to body proportions, ensuring that comfort was as important as visual beauty. As a result, this lounge chair offers exceptional back support and superior sitting comfort.
Period
Dimensions
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Mid 20th Century
H: 40 cm D: 6.5 cm Seat Height: 40 cm
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