Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchairs, Sweden 1940s

The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used in the 1930s, when modern Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. It was at its height in ...

Most of the stunning minimalist designs from the turn of the century to the 1960s, termed "mid-century", captured the imagination of the world, especially Danish architect-designers’...

Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present armchair in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. Clean and pure lines define this armchair that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this armchair has a beautiful, warm look with rounded edges and an open look. The only ornamentation is the piping cord that runs along the edges of the body. The unique colour of the velour upholstery in combination with the dark, stained beech legs create warm elegance, perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...

This pair of 1940s armchairs exudes the classic allure of the era - a period defined by two of the most iconic movements in design history, Art Deco and mid-century modernism. Crafte...

A Danish upholstered club chair with stained beechwood legs, circa 1940s. Recently upholstered with a cotton blend and contrasting buttons and piping.      

Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Features wooden legs and retains its original brown fabric. Dimensions: H 78 cm, W 83 cm, D 85 cm...

Swedish Modern armchair, created by an anonymous Swedish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made of wood and has recently been reupholstered in yellow fabric. Dimensions: H 79 cm, W 77 cm, ...

Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s. Fabric and birch. Measurements: H: 100 cm / 3’ 3 1/2’’ W: 66 cm / 2’ 2’’ D: 92 cm / 3’ 1/4’’ SH: 47 cm / 18 1/2’’ AH: 59 cm / 23 1/4’’