Armchairs

This rare pale wood Model FD-110 rocking chair, produced by France & Daverkosen in the 1960s is constructed of a solid beech frame which has been oiled, the makers mark is clearly visible on the inside back. The frame is sound.  

The new, firm cushions have been upholstered in soft blue/teal 'Sienna' fabric by Linwood, please contact us for fabric samples.

The makers mark is clearly visible. 

Dimensions,

Height - 75 cm

Width - 65 cm 

Depth - 68 cm

Ole Wanscher (1903-1985) studied under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and later worked at Klint’s design studio before becoming an independent furniture designer. He helped shape Danish furniture design as a designer and as an educator when he took over Klint’s professorship at the Academy.

Wanscher’s classic and contemporary designs made him popular.  In 1958, the Danish newspaper Politiken wrote: “Owning a Wanscher chair is an adventure every day, and will be so even several hundred years from now, for this is how long it lasts”. Today, his modern classics are still revered for their detail and his deep respect for materials.

Wanscher viewed furniture design as a branch of architecture and emphasised slim dimensions and resilient forms. Creating his best-known designs between the late 1940s and early 1960s, in the post-war era when the “design for all” philosophy emerged. In Denmark, some of design’s biggest names created functional and affordable furniture for the Danish people and the small spaces they lived in. Wanscher took great interest in industrially produced yet high-quality furniture, designing several successful pieces.

Wanscher was awarded the Copenhagen Carpenters’ Guild Annual Award and the gold medal at the Milan Triennale in 1960 

A stunning office chair, this Model FK84 by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm was manufactured by Kill International in 1962. This model is an early production with the cantilevering back rest.  Reupholstered in soft brown leather on a three star chrome-plated base. The makers mark clearly visible. Excellent condition.

Measurements:

Width 72 cm

Depth 55 cm 

Height 85 cm (seat height 44 cm)

Please contact us if you would like to view the chair, we are based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

A Model 148 armchair fully upholstered in green leather on rollers by Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno.

In excellent condition with no rips or tears to the leather.

Dimensions,

Height 820mm
Width 670mm
Depth 520mm

Osvaldo Borsani (Varedo 1911- Milano 1985) began work at an early age in the family business of making furniture.

This Danish armchair has a beautiful teak frame which has been fully restored. It has new cushions throughout, professionally upholstered in blue wool fabric by Camira (Mainline Flax in Holborn). Contact us for a fabric sample.

Dimensions,

Height 77cm

Width 60cm

Seat Height 45cm

Depth 61cm

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Professionally re upholstered in pure wool fabric by Abraham moon (Earth in Airforce blue).  Please contact us for a fabric sample.

This piece has a manufacturers mark clearly visible.

Height - 104 cm

Width - 63.5 cm

Depth - 70 cm

A 1950's 'Antelope' chair by Ernest Race, the white metalwork frame supporting a bentwood seat.  this is in excellent condition having been recently restored and resprayed.

Dimensions

Ernest Race was a notable British industrial designer known for his innovative furniture designs in the mid-20th century. Born in 1913, Race made significant contributions to the world of furniture design, particularly through his work with the company he co-founded, Race Furniture, in 1945. One of his most iconic designs is the Antelope Chair, which showcases his distinctive style and ingenuity.

The Antelope Chair, designed in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, is a prime example of Race's ability to blend modern aesthetics with functional design. The chair features a metal frame and a molded plywood seat, reflecting the post-war era's emphasis on new materials and manufacturing techniques. Its playful, almost whimsical form, with splayed legs and an airy structure, embodies the optimistic spirit of the time. The Antelope Chair became a symbol of British modernism and received critical acclaim for its innovative use of materials and elegant design.

Ernest Race's work, including the Antelope Chair, remains influential in the field of design. His pieces are celebrated for their combination of practicality, comfort, and stylish minimalism, continuing to inspire designers and collectors around the world. Race's contribution to industrial design was significant, and his legacy lives on through his timeless creations.