Pair of Paper Knife Chair, 1955 OttomanThe Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career. The chair, later nicknamed Paper Knife, was designed in 1955 for Danish producers Magnus Olesen in Durup, North Jutland. It was a commercial success through the 1950s and 1960s and formed part of a collection together with sofas and an ottoman. Kai Kristiansen studied under Professor Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy in
produced in 1953 is one of Wegner's most iconic designs
It featured heavily at Den Permanente's showroom at the copper-clad Vesterport building in central Copenhagen throughout the 1950s and 60s alongside the very best in Danish handcrafts
Stamped by maker under the arm
was designed in 1955 for Danish producers Magnus Olesen in Durup
This limited edition rosewood edition of the chair is in immaculate condition with beautifully exotic grain
A cabinetmaker produced sofa dating from c1940s in Denmark with wonderfully curved arms and solid oak ball feet
There is additional storage in the desk top accessed through a tambour door
The frame is made from beautifully patinated
This iconic design features Hansen's trademark 3-way mitred joints and tapered legs with maple-lined drawers
as well as the wildly successful Round Chair (JH-501/3)
The round beech wood legs have been re-stained and oiled and the chair has been completely reconditioned by our in-house team at our workshops in London and reupholstered in premium New Zealand sheepskin
is reminiscent of designs by Finn Juhl
