The Danish Chair: An International Affair
"Danish Chair: An International Affair" explores the legacy of Danish chair design in the 20th century, highlighting its global renown. The book's structure revolves around chair types, emphasizing how Danish furniture's "golden age" drew inspiration from international chairs, tracing family connections among them. This design phenomenon catapulted Denmark onto the world stage, notably marked by American journalists' attention to Danish furniture at the 1949 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition. Iconic designers like Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, and Finn Juhl continually sought chair perfection, making it a benchmark of their craft. The book, a visual guide, accompanies the eponymous exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, authored by Christian Holmsted Olesen, the museum's head of exhibits and collections.
"Danish Chair: An International Affair" explores the legacy of Danish chair design in the 20th century, highlighting its global renown. The book's structure revolves around chair types, emphasizing how Danish furniture's "golden age" drew inspiration from international chairs, tracing family connections among them. This design phenomenon catapulted Denmark onto the world stage, notably marked by American journalists' attention to Danish furniture at the 1949 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition. Iconic designers like Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, and Finn Juhl continually sought chair perfection, making it a benchmark of their craft. The book, a visual guide, accompanies the eponymous exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, authored by Christian Holmsted Olesen, the museum's head of exhibits and collections.
"Danish Chair: An International Affair" explores the legacy of Danish chair design in the 20th century, highlighting its global renown. The book's structure revolves around chair types, emphasizing how Danish furniture's "golden age" drew inspiration from international chairs, tracing family connections among them. This design phenomenon catapulted Denmark onto the world stage, notably marked by American journalists' attention to Danish furniture at the 1949 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition. Iconic designers like Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, and Finn Juhl continually sought chair perfection, making it a benchmark of their craft. The book, a visual guide, accompanies the eponymous exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, authored by Christian Holmsted Olesen, the museum's head of exhibits and collections.
