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Nordic Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Walnut and Velvet by Danish Cabinetmaker

$26,400per set
£19,779.94per set
€27,897.85per setVAT Included
CA$37,158.46per set
A$37,823.47per set
CHF 21,529.85per set
MX$456,557.48per set
NOK 251,049.82per set
SEK 254,076.80per set
DKK 172,357.13per set

About the Item

Set of twelve dining chairs, velvet, walnut, brass, Denmark, 1940s This large set of twelve dining chairs, made by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s, presents a careful balance between functionality and understated elegance. Each chair is built on a solid walnut frame with clean, rectangular legs and crossbars connecting them low to the ground. The backrest is tall and straight, just slightly curved for comfort, with a crisp rectangular outline. The front edge of the seat is subtly curved, which breaks the strict lines just enough. The wooden framework of the chairs feature subtle, vertical and horizontal carvings of shallow fluted grooves, adding a quiet layer of refinement to the otherwise straightforward design. Brass studs are arranged in a precise, evenly spaced line that follows the outer edges of both the seat and the backrest. The design is a strong expression of Scandinavian Modernism – a style rooted in honesty of materials, clarity of form, and functional beauty.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.62 in (93 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 22.05 in (56 cm)Seat Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftspeople in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. Check ‘About the item’ or ask our design specialists for detailed information on the condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Waalwijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 501171671stDibs: LU933144754982

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