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.