Bergere Chair, 1931 karu

Bergere Chair, 1931 karuKaare Klint's Model 4488 armchair, designed in 1931 and produced by master cabinetmakers Rud. Rasmussen in Copenahgen became known as the Bergere Chair or simply the 'English Chair' in later years. This example has a frame made from mahogany with decorative rosewood inlays, solid rosewood shoes, cane seat, back and sides and original loose leather cushions. The Bergere, was created as a result of rigorous study of English 18th century furniture types.

including a series of angular chairs with curved

patinated oak frame that has darkened over time

A uniquely shaped loveseat sofa

Featuring its distinctive heart shaped back

After the factory closed the rights to the Model 305 were passed to Ejnar Pedersen's workshop: PP Mobler where it remains in production to this day

The units have drawers to the front and cupboards to the rear

The table features a single drawer beneath the tabletop and a woven cane lower shelf

exotic grain

The seats have newly woven papercord seats and the frames have been refinished in Danish oil

He started drawing furniture for cabinetmakers Ludvig Pontoppidan and Christensen & Larsen who went on to produce most of his important works including the Elizabeth Chair in 1956

These examples have refinished rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered in cognac brown aniline leather

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