KK44860 Sidetable
Kaare Klint's square oak side table from 1932, built on mathematical proportions
520 × 540 × 520 mm
Source: technical drawing image — KK44860 oak, oil — published as W 52 × D 52 × H 54 cm
1932
EUR 1,060, FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil, carlhansen.com German shop, 2026-10-15
Description
Overview
The KK44860 Side Table is a square table in solid wood that Kaare Klint designed in 1932. Carl Hansen & Søn calls it minimalist, with clean, straight lines and modest elegance.
Construction
- Wood: FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil (further versions in walnut with oil, oak with lacquer and walnut with lacquer)
- Build: a lower shelf and meticulous craft techniques with perfectly measured joints
Specifications
- 52 x 52 cm, H 54 cm
Story
Shown in 1933
The table was designed in 1932 and displayed for the first time at the Copenhagen Cabinet Maker's Guild Furniture Exhibition in 1933.
Klint's aim
The page says Klint constantly sought to improve existing designs so that they fit changing lifestyles.
Craft and ergonomics
The page describes a simple design with a focus on ergonomics and functionality, made with traditional craft techniques to highlight the qualities and beauty of wood.
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