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Designer
Niels Hvass
Niels Hvass is a Danish furniture designer, born in 1958. Fritz Hansen says he co-founded the design studio Strand + Hvass in 1991 with Christina Strand, that he is an accomplished teacher, and that he has served on various committees and…
Biography
Background
Niels Hvass is a Danish furniture designer, born in 1958. Fritz Hansen says he co-founded the design studio Strand + Hvass in 1991 with Christina Strand, that he is an accomplished teacher, and that he has served on various committees and boards related to the arts.
Design Outlook
Fritz Hansen describes his designs as prioritising the user experience. It says he values sincerity and aims to make designs that captivate and inspire.
Cutter
Fritz Hansen lists the Cutter series under his name and calls it iconic, saying it was inspired by the German Bauhaus movement. The Cutter Bench carries the year 1999. The designer page lists the bench, two boxes, a mirror, two wardrobes, a stool, a seat and two coat racks.
Anniversary edition
Fritz Hansen's Cutter page marks the series' 25th anniversary with the Cutter Bench in its original 160 cm length, crafted in solid teak for indoor and outdoor use.
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Products
Cutter Bench
Cutter Bench by Niels Hvass (1999): a Bauhaus-inspired slatted bench, 121 cm long and 43.5 cm high
Cutter Stool
Cutter Stool by Niels Hvass: a small wooden stool, 40 x 40 cm and 43.5 cm high, in teak
Cutter Wardrobe
Cutter Wardrobe by Niels Hvass: shelf, hanger rack and coat rack in one, 120 cm long
Cutter Mini Wardrobe
Cutter Mini Wardrobe by Niels Hvass: a compact shelf, hanger and coat rack, 31 x 30 cm
Cutter Seat
Cutter Seat by Niels Hvass: a space-saving folding wooden seat, 38.5 x 31 cm
