Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)
“The Red Chair”. A pair of chairs with Cuban mahogany frame. Seat and back upholstered with patinated Niger leather, fitted with brass nails. Model 3758. Designed 1927. These examples made appox. 1930s by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, with maker's paper label. (2)
Label no. 13381. Model without profiles on legs.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol. 2, ill. and mentioned pp. 82–84.
This model was designed for the lecture hall at The Museum of Arts and Crafts (now Designmuseum Denmark). At the time, one could buy 200 chairs for the same price of one chair today. “It is called ”The Red Chair“ because the Niger leather upholstery was dyed in a reddish tone. In addition to the different sizes, there are variations in upholstery and other minor details. The chair's simple expression is not surprising today, but among the chairs of the time it was unique.”
Condition report on request.
Silver, ceramics, design, 8 March 2018