Vintage Mahogany Armchair by Frits Henningsen
A Danish mid-century armchair by Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940s. Henningsen, known for valuing traditional craftsmanship, had his designs handmade using 19th-century methods. Unlike many modernist designers, he preferred soft curves for added comfort and elegance. The chair features two-tone purple upholstery, a sturdy mahogany frame, sloping arms, and a caned backrest.
Dimensions: H 34.25" x W 22.7” x D 25” Seat Height 17”
Provenance: Denmark
Date of Manufacture: circa 1940
Period: Midcentury
Creators: Ole Wanscher
A Danish mid-century armchair by Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940s. Henningsen, known for valuing traditional craftsmanship, had his designs handmade using 19th-century methods. Unlike many modernist designers, he preferred soft curves for added comfort and elegance. The chair features two-tone purple upholstery, a sturdy mahogany frame, sloping arms, and a caned backrest.
Dimensions: H 34.25" x W 22.7” x D 25” Seat Height 17”
Provenance: Denmark
Date of Manufacture: circa 1940
Period: Midcentury
Creators: Ole Wanscher
A Danish mid-century armchair by Frits Henningsen (1889–1965), c. 1940s. Henningsen, known for valuing traditional craftsmanship, had his designs handmade using 19th-century methods. Unlike many modernist designers, he preferred soft curves for added comfort and elegance. The chair features two-tone purple upholstery, a sturdy mahogany frame, sloping arms, and a caned backrest.
Dimensions: H 34.25" x W 22.7” x D 25” Seat Height 17”
Provenance: Denmark
Date of Manufacture: circa 1940
Period: Midcentury
Creators: Ole Wanscher