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Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)

“Safari chair”. A pair of armchairs with frame of stained ash wood. Seat, back and cushions upholstered with black leather. Armrests of patinated full grain leather. Made by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmaker's. (2)

Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, ill. p. 26.

In 1933 professor Kaare Klint designed “Safari-chair” with special attention to design a simple and portable easy chair. He was inspired by an English officer's chair which he had seen in a travel book from Africa. Constructing a chair which could easily be disassembled and assembled without using any tools Klint maintained the field equipment purpose of the chair.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Leather with stains, crackles, and defects. Some replaced leather straps. One strap of black fabric.

Auction

Modern art and design, 19 January 2021

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,600 DKK  

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