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Viggo Boesen “Fox” Lounge Chair for E.V.A Nissen and Co., Denmark 1936

Creator: Viggo Boesen
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Viggo Boesen designed several pieces of modernist wicker furniture, which were based on the strength and durability of rattan. According to Boesen, furniture should have an organic flow and embrace the body smoothly and tenderly. It should be a delight to the eye, but also be solid and durable. Boesen's present “Fox” lounge chair was created according to these principles, and even won the design competition that the Danish Wicker-Maker Guild held in 1936.

In the 1930s, Viggo Boesen was one of the architects who introduced a new villa type in "Funkis-style" (Nordic take on functionalism). Viggo Boesen and Finn Juhl furnished the first apartment on "Sortedamsdossering" in Copenhagen, where the Fox chair was displayed in the living room. In contrast to mass-produced materials and the less-is-more approach from the Bauhaus school of thought, Boesen brought a soft, warm, and almost naive aspect to design, ushering in new forms of furniture. This model is constructed according to his philosophy: furniture should have an organic flow and embrace the body smoothly. The artisanal construction of this chair is spectacular, the weaving is impeccable, and its pattern shows some influence of the Art Deco movement. With a raised seat and gently bent backrest, this lounge chair is sure to provide sitting comfort. For even more cosiness, we have added a sheepskin throw blanket that also complements the material of the chair.

This Fox chair is the first of many furniture pieces from this pioneer in organic furniture design, and its unique and original design, highlighted by the rattan, embodies the "golden age" of Scandinavian design. Only a few of his designs were ever produced, yet Boesen’s original ideas, organic shapes and expressive design lingo were precursors to Denmark’s subsequent stance on modernism in the decades that followed.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches and marks on the rattan. New sheepskin throw blanket.

Dimensions:
28.93 in W x 31.49 in D x 22.63 in H; Seat height 14.17 in
73.5 cm W x 80 cm D x 57.5 cm H; Seat height 36 cm

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

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Wood - Animal Skin
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches and marks on the rattan. New sheepskin throw blanket.
Creation Date:	1936
Styles / Movements:	Collectible Design, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20210837
Incollect Reference #:	502728

Dimensions

W.	28.94 in;	H.	22.64 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	73.5 cm;	H.	57.5 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Seat H.	14.17 in;
Seat H.	36 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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