Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — KK41180 Sofa with High Sides
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KK41180 Sofa with High Sides
Kaare Klint's two-seater sofa with high sides, a compact version of a 1930 design, 134 x 80 cm
1340 × 860 × 800 mm
Approx. $13,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The KK41180 Sofa with high sides is a compact, two-seater version of a design Kaare Klint created for the Danish Prime Minister's office in 1930.
Construction
- Upholstery: Leather Sif 90, tight
- Wood: walnut, oil
- Details: characteristic high sides and crossbars underneath each section
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Specifications
- 134 x 80 x 86 cm (width x depth x height)
Story
From a prime minister's office
The design first came to Klint when he created a three-seater model for the office of Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning in 1930. Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1937, the original sofa was immediately praised by critics as "the best exponent of modern furniture design".
Anatomical measurements
The page says Klint is renowned for extensive anatomical measurements that formed the basis of all his furniture design. The crossbars under each section serve an aesthetic and a functional purpose: they give more room when seated and make it easier to get up.
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