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5515
1960s

signed 1960s bench with floating rectangular upholstered seat resting on a walnut base with square-form tapering legs connected by two stretchers; makers label to inner stretcher; Jens Risom (1916-2016) was a Danish American furniture designer. An exemplar of Mid-Century modern design, Rison was one of the first designers to introduce Scandinavian design in the United States. His designs are on display at the Museum of Modern Art, the Rhode Island School of Design and the Cooper-Hewitt Design Museum;  professionally refinished and reupholstered

Height: 
16"
Width: 
48"
Depth: 
18.5"
$4,850
Available
Rare Pair of Jørgen Høj (Danish, 1925–1994)  Aluminum Stools/Benches with Black Leather Cushions
4821
early 1960's

each square stool composed of rectilinear tubes fitted with leather strapwork supporting loose cushions; good vintage condition with new leather upholstery; Jørgen Høj was originally trained as a metal worker and upholsterer at the Copenhagen School for Arts and Crafts. He led a successful design business until his death in 1994 working with such designers as Poul Kjaerholm and Bodil Kjaer

Height: 
18"
Width: 
24"
Depth: 
24"
$7,850
stylish danish modern Alf Svensson for Fritz Hansen 1960's stained teak 2-position reclining lounge chair
4250
1960's

this hip and very comfortable high back leather-upholstered chair with paddle-form arms and raised on turned supports; new leather upholstery; excellent condition.

Height: 
41" (upright position)
Seat height: 
18 1/2"
Width: 
29"
Depth: 
29" (upright position)
$5,500
Available
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