Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)
A pair of easy chairs with mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose seat cushion upholstered with patinated Niger leather. Model 5313. These examples made approx. 1950s by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, with maker's paper label.
Label no. 31565.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, ill. vol. 1, pp. 361, 364 and in vol. 2, p. 89.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 2, ill. pp. 28–29.
When The Copenhagen Saddlemakers' and Upholsterers' Guild's 475th anniversary in 1935 offered Kaare Klint an opportunity to showcase his excellent upholstery skills, Klint submitted four distinct designs under the title “Christmas 1934”: the “Red Chair” with armrests, a sofa-bed upholstered with Greek fabric, a sectional sofa, and this elegant, upholstered easy chair featuring a loose, down-filled seat cushion. Lauded as a very modern contribution due to its precise, tight lines and composition, the easy chair was first presented for the 1937 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition.
Condition report on request.
Design: Evening sale, 7 March 2018