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Friday, March 21, 2014

In the store: Chairs and more chairs

The showroom floor is suddenly chock-full of chairs. And not just any old chairs either. Take a look at this fabulous array of seating that we have now. It's hard to choose favorites.

Milo Baughman scoop chairs for Thayer Coggin

Arne Norell safari chairs in leather and rosewood

Chrome lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman

Ole Wanscher chairs for Poul Jeppesen (set of 2 armchairs and 6 side chairs)

Gideon Kramer Ion chair (set of 6)

Sunday, May 6, 2012

In the store: Ole Wanscher chairs

For you Ole Wanscher lovers...or even you orange lovers, we have a special treat. Take a look at these elegant chairs by Wanscher for France & Daverkosen.

The company was one of Denmark's foremost manufacturers of furniture, for whom many of the great Danish designers worked. The name was later changed to France & Son when Julian France joined his father's company. Poul Cadovius bought the company in 1964, and it became known as CADO.

While these beauties still maintain their original upholstery and springed cushions, we just got them back from being completely refinished. They're going to make some home radiate orange happiness.

Ole Wanscher armchairs for France & Daverkosen

Friday, August 26, 2011

Ole Wanscher

Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) was born in Denmark. He studied with Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen and worked with him for three years following the completion of his studies. In 1927 he set up his own office, specializing in furniture design.

Like his mentor Klint, he was influenced by classical furnishings, particularly 18th century English furniture, as well as designs from Egypt, China and Greece. One of his most famous designs is the delicate Egyptian stool.

Upon the death of Kaare Klint in 1955, Wanscher took over his position at the Royal Academy, where he remained until 1973. While there, he used his vast knowledge of furniture history to write several books on the subject.

While many of Wanscher's most beautiful pieces were made with master cabinetmaker A. J. Iverson, he also had an interest in mass production. He had a successful relationship with P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik A/S that began in the 1950s and lasted the rest of his professional career. He also designed pieces for France and Son.

From dmk.dk and wikipedia.org