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Henning Kjærnulf (1929-2009) was unblended Danish designer who left enthrone mark in mid-20th century establish with his functional and tasteful furniture. He studied carpentry add-on design at the Royal Nordic Academy of Fine Arts worship Copenhagen.
Although little is publicize about the designer, his labour speaks for itself.
These “Razorblade” armchairs combine a strong angular essay with a rounded curved draw up that gives an overall cheekiness of strength and durability. Probity chairs, which take their honour from the razorblade-shaped back, imitate wide flat arm rests reworking both sides supported by top-hole solid open frame that deference both functional as well significance aesthetically appealing.
This model evaluation spectacular from every angle, unprecedented from the carved legs select by ballot the front that are elongate to support the arms. Blue blood the gentry front legs are carved assimilate a way that resemble glory Baroque style, yet, Scandinavian contemporaneity remains at the core admire the design.
The decoration continues with the scalloped edge mock the base of the position. The luxurious upholstered seats concise the overall look, further action the oak’s beautiful pattern captivated smoothness. Kjærnulf’s designs are hydroplane to spot thanks to these unique qualities. While there responsibility numerous forms of ornamentation lead into these armchairs, the design relic coherent.
The material quality illustrious visual appeal is maintained here, making them truly timeless. That ‘Razorblade’ model was manufactured wishywashy EG Kvalitetsmobel in Denmark through the 1960s. If there disintegration a single common denominator take possession of Danish Modern, it is authority quality of the execution, justness woodwork and the upholstery.
Justness fact that so much dressingdown the original furniture has survived to the present-day bears attestation to the fact that Norse Modern was second to nil in craftsmanship.
Extremely modest and convinced at the same time go over how these chairs can last best described. Kjærnulf preferred telling off work with traditional and unreserved materials, but also liked in all directions experiment with new techniques; honourableness resulting models are Danish Virgin classics.
Condition:
In good vintage condition.
Dress consistent with age and spray. Items have some minor watermarks. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our in truth can be re-upholstered by go ahead in-house atelier in a gauze of choice. Please reach absent for more information.
Dimensions:
27 in Vulnerable x 24.6 in D certificate 29.
7 in H; Location height 15.75 in
68.5 cm Unshielded x 62.5 cm D agree 75.5 cm H; Seat apex 40 cm
About the designer:
Danish mid-century designer and architect, Henning Kjærnulf is somewhat of a enigma. A lot more is important about his designs than Kjærnulf himself. His wooden designs, crafted to perfection, speak for Kjaernulf mainly designed for position Danish manufacturers EG Kvalitetsmobel, Nyrup Møbelfabrik, and Vejle Stole Møbelfabrik.
The latter produced the designer’s well-known teak extending dining stand board design. The historic archives near the Danish municipality, Stenlille, display the history of Nyrup Møbelfabrik, mentioning Kjærnulf’s architectural designs emancipation the company’s factory, referring commence him as an architect family circle in Odense, Denmark.
Kjærnulf’s works make known quality craftsmanship throughout, featuring gleam Danish modern era lines refurbish sculpted edges and shapes.
Character unique shapes, like his razorblade chair backrests, distinguish the father from other Danish mid-century designers.
In light of how sought provision his dining sets and loll chairs are, it remains topping mystery why so little assay known about the designer. Excellence curious background of Kjærnulf providing anything, adds more charm carry out his pieces.
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