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Kay Fisker “Canton” Rattan Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950s

Creator: Kay Fisker -Robert Wengler
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Kay Fisker “Canton” rattan lounge chair, Denmark 1950s. Manufactured by R. Wengler.

This large woven “Canton” rattan easy chair has a distinctive curved shape and was designed by Kay Fisker. The armrests are wide and go all the way from the legs up to the back rest creating a strong line. The open characteristic of the rattan gives the chair an open and airy feel. On the back side you can see the exposed structure that branches out supporting the arm and backrest. The chair contains a loose cushion for extra comfort which has been reupholstered in a premium bouclé fabric by Dedar.

About the designer:
Kay Otto Fisker was a Danish architect and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts. Fisker was a Danish exponent of the international functionalism movement. While Kay Fisker is most remembered for his architectural achievements, throughout his career he created many popular furniture designs. The producer of this chair, Robert Wengler, was a German craftsman. In the early 20th century he discovered rattan as constructing material, which was still exotic and new at that time. Mastering this new material he became the pioneer and most skillful wicker maker in Denmark influencing many iconic danish designers, such as Arne Jacobsen, Viggo Boesen and Kay Bojesen.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	rattan
Condition:	Good. Light wear consistent with age and us
Creation Date:	1950s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	#20180138
Incollect Reference #:	311258

Dimensions

W.	33.86 in;	H.	35.04 in;	D.	33.86 in;
W.	86 cm;	H.	89 cm;	D.	86 cm;

Seat H.	16.93 in;
Seat H.	43 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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