Danish Modern Paper Basket in Rattan & Cane by Wengler, Copenhagen, 1930s

Set of early edition rattan lounge chairs designed by Tove Lindt-Larsen and made by Wengler, Copenhagen in the 1940s. Wonderful cushions with floral motifs. One chair retains original brass plaquette from Wengler, Copenhagen, Tove Kindt-Larsen (née Reddersen, 1906-1994) was one of the first female designers to emerge during Denmark’s ‘Golden Era’ in the mid-twentieth century. She is well-known for working with her husband, Edvard Kindt-Larsen (1901- 1982), but her own influence should not be underestimated. Her furniture was characterized by a fine sense of quality and a design language that responded to evolving tastes of the time. She was an early pioneer in rattan chairs and the use of molded plywood and well as moving away from designing room sets and instead conceiving individual pieces of furniture so that homeowners could curate their own spaces. An architect by training, with several years of furniture design under her belt, she embarked on a furniture design course at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, under the ‘godfather of Danish design’ Kaare Klint, where she met her husband. Edvard had already gained recognition for a grand-scale hotel project by the lakes of Copenhagen and, during their studies, the pair discovered their collaborative spirit and shared affinity for high-quality natural materials and complementary contrasts. They married in 1937 and established a joint design studio in 1945. Together, they broke the connection with Victorian furniture and designed everything from furniture to silverware, jewelry, rugs, textiles, wallpaper and even exhibitions and buildings, with a focus on functionalism throughout. Examples of their furniture include the Fireplace Chair (1939), the Pagoda Sofa...

Beautifully patinated art deco "Tinos" dish or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.

Beautifully patinated art deco "Ægte malm" bowl or tray made in Denmark in the 1930s. Signed on back.

Beautiful vintage wicker rattan planter handmade in Denmark in the 1940s. In the style of Viggo Boesen and Robert Wengler. In the 1850s, wicker furniture became a permanent fixture i...

Footed bowl by Danish designer Nills Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1930s.

Antique 1930s Wedgwood lustre ware open basket. Bone China with hand painted silver and blue floral design. Brand stamp on the underside.

Hollywood regency style organic paper basket or cane holder from rattan and brass 1970s Italy. An amazing paper basket from rattan work with a patinated brass trim could be a natural beauty in your entry...

This mid-20th century Danish Modern wastepaper basket, meticulously constructed from rich mahogany, epitomizes stylish functionality. Its round ring rim, supported by elegant turned ...