Frits Henningsen Armchair Upholstered in Linen, Denmark, 1950s-60s

Frits Henningsen Armchair Upholstered in Linen Fabric by Pierre Frey, Denmark 1950s-60s

This elegant chair drawn in simple lines has a timeless quality and shows great craftsmanship from every angle. The voluptuous curved armrests gives a distinctive design to the armchair and offers a high level of comfort. The dark wooden frame and legs slightly tilted contrasts perfectly with the softness of the backrest newly upholstered buttoned in natural linen fabric by Pierre Frey. The design of this chair is nicely balanced and modest giving it a classic touch.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Recently reupholstered in a premium linen fabric.

Dimensions:
24.8 in. W x 25.9 in. D x 34.2 in. H ; Seat height 17.7 in.
63 cm W x 66 cm D x 87 cm H; Seat Height 45 cm

Literature:
‘Danish Chairs’, Noritsugu Oda, Chronicle Books, 1999, p 43.

About the designer:
Frits Henningsen (1889–1965) was a Danish furniture designer and master cabinetmaker (a term he preferred himself), who led a team of cabinetmakers in central Copenhagen. As an active member of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1927, Henningsen became a major driver of the furniture exhibitions of the period, gaining recognition for the high quality of his craftsmanship and his vibrant personality. Many of his works were crafted in exotic woods such as Brazilian rosewood and Cuban mahogany. All his furniture was exclusively made by hand using classical, labour-intensive methods as practised and refined by carpenters and cabinetmakers over centuries. ~H.