Aage Sattrup, Beech, Fabric, Rare Floating Sofa, Denmark, 1950s

Carl-Johan Boman Style, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Settee or Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Finland, 1940s A modernist shell form settee drawing strong similarities to works by Carl-Johan Bom...

Finn Juhl Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Wood, Beige Fabric, Sofa or Settee, Denmark, 1950s A modernist sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, designed and produced in Denmark in the m...

Danish Mid-Century Modern, Beige Fabric, Oak, Banana Sofa, Denmark, 1940s A Danish cabinetmaker banana sofa designed and produced in Denmark c. 1940s. This example has a newly uphol...

Danish Modern, Banana Settee or Sofa, Stained Beech, Fabric, Denmark, 1930s A substantial curved two seater sofa or settee produced by an unkno...

"Divina" two seater sofa attributed to Arne Norell. Produced in Sweden by Westbergs Möbler during the 1950s. Stained beech legs and new upholstery in light beige "Hallingdal" wool fa...

Sweden contributed to the progression of form and function in its own way based on long-standing traditions, natural resources, and the critical, yet often coincidental, availability...

Sofa in Beech and Newly Reupholstered in Kvadrat Fabric with Leather Buttons by Erik Bertil Karlén, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Beech ...

Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this. This sofa has the characteristic ‘open armrest’ design that showcases the high level craftsmanship and the beautiful walnut structure as well. Clean and pure lines define this model that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this three-seater sofa has an elegant but still warm look thanks to its rounded edges and open execution. The only form of ornamentation - apart from the bent armrests - is the button tufting on the back. The light colour of the textural upholstery in combination with the dark walnut legs create an aesthetic that is perfect to bring a modern touch to any space. While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...