Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — KK53130 Easy Chair
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KK53130 Easy Chair
Kaare Klint's 1935 Easy Chair, a guild anniversary design with a loose down-filled seat, 69 x 72 cm
690 × 800 × 720 mm
1935
Approx. $6,200 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The KK53130 Easy Chair was designed by Kaare Klint for the 475th anniversary of the Copenhagen Saddlemakers' and Upholsterers' Guild in 1935. The page says the lounge chair showcases his expert upholstery skills.
Construction
- Wood: FSC Mix-certified oak, oil
- Covering: Leather Sif 98
- Seat: loose, down-filled cushion
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Specifications
- 69 x 72 x 80 cm (width x depth x height)
Story
A guild anniversary
Klint was invited to join the Guild's anniversary in 1935 and submitted a variety of designs to its celebratory competition under the title "Christmas 1934". The Easy Chair, with its loose, down-filled seat cushion, was among them.
Recognised construction
The page says the chair was universally recognised as having perfect construction and very balanced proportions, deliberate features of Klint's design philosophy, and was praised as a very modern contribution for its precise, tight lines. It was then produced for the Guild's 1937 Exhibition.
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