Set of Two (2) Rare Early Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy

Set of Two (2) Rare Early Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck Denmark c. 1950s
Set of Two (2) Rare Early Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck Denmark c. 1950's
About: Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2) early Danish Modern arm chairs by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck crafted in the 1950s in Denmark. These stunning chairs are constructed from solid teak showcasing the natural beauty of the old-growth wood grain and unique coloration. The curved back and sculptural seat backs add a touch of elegance to the design while the tapered legs add a sense of lightness and airiness. Featuring newly re-upholstered seats using multicolored wicker in accordance with the original pattern and methods ensuring the seats' durability for decades to come.
Danish designer and cabinetmaker Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000) created a number of classic midcentury designs in the late 1940s 1950s and 1960s often collaborating jointly with his business partner and friend Ejner Larsen (1917-1987). Larsen and Bender Madsen's most famous design namely the Metropolitan Chair was developed in 1949 and produced from 1950; its name came from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art where it was shown and acquired for the Arts of Denmark exhibition in 1960.
Together Bender Madsen and Larsen received many awards including winning the prestigious Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Annual Prize in 1956 and 1961. Their furniture is housed in museums around world including the aforementioned Met Museum and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.
This extraordinary set of armchairs is a true collector's item perfect for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of Danish Modern furniture. Featuring newly upholstered seats a solid teak construction and elegant design these chairs are sure to make a statement in any dining room or living space. Make them yours today before they're gone forever.
Origin: Denmark
Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus
Period: 1950s
Material: Teak | Wicker
State: Full Restoration
Condition Details: This ultra-rare set of early Danish Modern armchairs has recently undergone a comprehensive and transformative restoration process and the results speak for themselves. The solid teak frames have been hand-sanded and refinished bringing them back to their original luster and showing no scratches gouges or stains whatsoever and showcasing the superb woodgrains of the teak.
The seats have been professionally re-weaved in a multicolored wicker in accordance with the original pattern and methods making the seats durable and weightbearing for decades to come.
This extraordinary set of armchairs is the epitome of comfort are structurally sound and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to the restoration process employed.
Dimensions
Width: 24.75 in / 62.87 cm
Depth: 21.5 in / 54.61 cm
Height: 30.25 in / 76.84 cm
Seat Height: 17 in / 43.18 cm
Arm Height: 24.25 in / 61.6 cm

Pre-Owned

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Condition Report: Pre-Owned