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Danish Cord and Beech Rocking Chair, Denmark 1940s

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
A beech rocking chair, suspended in seat and back with woven paper cord. Twisted paper cord woven across an open wood frame has been used to form the seats of Danish chairs since the 1940s but through the 1950s and 1960s paper cord became perhaps the most distinctive and, for some people, the type of seat most closely associated with chairs from the Danish Modern period.

When thinking about custom, sustainable, or heirloom quality furniture, the materials used are as important as the design itself. One material that is often vastly underrated is Danish cord. Noteworthy for its durability, Danish cord is also beloved for its functional and aesthetic qualities. As the name implies, it is a product of Denmark that became an important material in the Danish Modern period of the 1940’s and 1950’s. Danish cord is a strong, three-ply, paper cord roughly 1/8” in diameter. Renowned designers such as Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen employed Danish cord in some of their most iconic designs. The woven or basket form of seat of this rocking chair has a tight, visually pleasing pattern in great condition. As a rocking chair, this model has an equally arresting beech structure that shows great craftsmanship. The bottom part recalls the famous “J16” rocking chair model of Hans Wegner, as the rocker rails curve smoothly into the legs. The beech wood’s light colour complements the cord well, and together they fit with almost any colour palette.

While they play a prominent role in both architecture and pop culture, rocking chairs solidified their place in Scandinavian design history as well. As this Danish model proves, functionality can manifest in many forms, but it is always accompanied by quality and a great aesthetic quality in Danish design.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:
23.81 in W x 27.16 in D x 29.33 in H; Seat height 16.14 in
60.5 cm W x 69 cm D x 74.5 cm H; Seat height 41 cm

Shipping:
This chair will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the works in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

More Information

Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood - Cord
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1940s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20210780
Incollect Reference #:	491437

Dimensions

W.	23.82 in;	H.	29.33 in;	D.	27.17 in;
W.	60.5 cm;	H.	74.5 cm;	D.	69 cm;

Seat H.	16.14 in;
Seat H.	41 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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