10/10/2024
I’m always fascinated by the origins of truly iconic pieces of design —be it furniture, home accessories, architecture or fashion— and that is why I am very happy to tell you we have a new brand at the store; 🤍 A still family-owned furniture company, that has been fully dedicated to craftsmanship since it origins in 1911, with an incredible design aesthetic and some very famous designs in their portfolio.
This is the Canvas Chair (1), designed in 1970 by Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) who was founding designer at Fredericia from 1952 to 1972 (2). In the forties and early fifties, Mogendsen traveled to Spain and was inspired by ancient Islamic chairs, made of wood and leather, with a rustic look and wide armrests. This led to the birth of the now famous Spanish Chair in 1958 (3).
The Canvas Chair (4), now at the store, was meant as a reaction to the flashy and poppy designs of the sixties. With its modest appearance it is clearly family of the Spanish Chair, just with a slightly lighter attitude. Safari anyone? Its unpretentious look might trick you in thinking it isn’t comfortable. Well, you will be surprised! Stop by to try it out at Langstraat 24-26 in Wassenaar.
