Danish Cabinet Maker Elbow Chair

An exceptionally well-crafted Danish carver chair made by a master cabinet maker in the mid- to late-1940s

Although we do not know the designer/maker of this chair, those referenced in the design are clear. 
The amazingly carved back leg that swoops in and out of a gentle curve is reminiscent of Jacob Kjær, amongst others. The chamfer on the inside of the back leg is regularly seen on Rud. Rasmussen chairs. Whilst the sculptural detailing on the leg stretcher speaks to designs made by A.J. Iversen. Being especially fluid, the sculptural armrest is most suggestive of Jacob Hermann.

Pushed to decide which one of these Danes might be responsible for this chair, we would choose A.J. Iversen. However, we cannot be certain, not least because this chair, like the work of all the cabinet makers listed also references mid-to-late 18th century British design -Particularly the work of Thomas Chippendale & George Hepplewhite --two of the ‘big three’ English furniture makers of the 18th century.

Although the chair captures the fluidity and grace of Georgian furniture, the less ornate and more streamlined interpretation is fresh and modern, making it suitable for a variety of interior settings from modern apartments to historical homes.

The cognac / tan leather upholstery is new, and brilliantly compliments the lighter hues in the interestingly grained nut-brown mahogany frame.