Knitting Lounge Chair, Black Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair, Black Oak
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
Designer Ib Kofod-Larsen
SKU 71058-007569
Knitting Lounge Chair
Black Oak
Knitting Lounge Chair
Black Oak
A special edition of Ib Kofod-Larsen’s highly sought-after Knitting Chair. Designed in 1951 and revered for its ergonomic comfort, this sculptural chair is offered in a new materiality that draws on its mid-century craftsmanship while catering to contemporary needs.
For the first time, the Knitting Chair is offered in black-stained solid oak with a lacquer finish that imparts a subtle gloss, and an ivory Barnum Bouclé upholstery. Minimal, soft and inviting, the tactile bouclé seat- and back-rest are in striking contrast with the timber base. This thoughtful update emphasizes the chair’s fine craftsmanship, textural woodgrain and its distinctive silhouette – originally designed to accommodate the movement of the arms when knitting.
Height
35.7 in
Width
28 in
Depth
26.3 in
Seat height
11.8 in
Materials
Black-lacquered Solid Oak, Curved Plywood, and upholstery
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Barnum Bouclé, 24
Woven from a cotton-wool blend, Barnum Bouclé is crafted with twisted, looped yarns for a durable, nubby surface finish that enhances the softness and comfort of the fabric. Available in a range of beautiful muted colours.
1 2 3 4 5
Cal 117, C&M (BS5852-0/1)
60,000
4
5
White, Beige
45% Cotton, 19% Viscose, 15% Wool, 13% PC, 8% Polyester
Audo
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Materials:
Solid Oak, Black Lacquer
Please note: as each sample is crafted from natural wood, variations in color and grain are to be expected.
Black-stained solid oak with lacquer has undergone a staining process, resulting in a black surface to alter the natural color of the wood. Colored varnish is then applied to provide a smooth and glossy (gloss 30) surface, adding a layer of protection against wear and moisture.
Black
Oak, Solid
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MEET THE DESIGNER
Ib Kofod-Larsen
Architect Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921-2003) had a successful career in the 1950s and 1960s when Danish design was flourishing across the world. A large part of his vast furniture catalogue was designed for the non-Danish market and manufactured abroad. He worked especially for American, Swedish, British and German furniture companies and manufacturers, and this may be the reason that his furniture has undeservedly become better known internationally than in his home country of Denmark. Ib Kofod-Larsen formed part of a movement known as Danish Modern, but he went slightly under the radar and worked in the shadow of Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and Nanna Ditzel. Today he is called one of the most underrated – but most exciting – names on the Danish design scene. And one of the greatest design brains Denmark ever had. “His furniture is sophisticated and well-proportioned with beautiful silhouettes and sculptural, organic lines and curves.” Although he himself felt like an artisan – and he had no academic approach to furniture design – there is something poetic and artistic about his designs. The soft lines. The visual lightness. The graphic purity. The free, artistic expression. He was a purist. A man of detail. At first glance, his furniture may seem simple, but at closer inspection it is full of detail. It is inventive and borders on engineering. He drew, sculpted, made prototypes, was involved in production and participated in the entire process down to every test and launch. He was a creative designer, maybe one of the greatest designers in the golden age of Danish design. He took an innovative approach. Not just to furniture, but to ways of thinking about furniture. First and foremost, he had an exceptional understanding of materials and an eye for the potential of the wood and the quality of the raw materials he used. He often worked in different types of wood – mainly teak and palisander in combination with real leather. To Kofod-Larsen, the most important thing was that the furniture should feel good. To the touch and when sitting in it. With all his chairs, The Penguin, The Seal and the Elizabeth Lounge Chair, his focus was on the person who was going to be sitting in them.
