Armchair attributed to Finn Østergaard for Kvist Møbler, Denmark, 1970s

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Vintage Design

This earlier version of the Albert armchair was designed by Finn Østergaard in the 1960s. It was manufactured by Kvist Møbler and remains a classic example of Scandinavian modern design. Scandinavian wood and ergonomics. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the possibilities of the first and the questions about the second stimulated the invention (especially thanks to Michael Thonet) of a new woodworking technique: bending wood. It enabled woodworkers to create wavy shapes from wood - shapes that could follow the shape of the human body. Given the infinite amount of wood available in the Scandinavian countries, Scandinavian designers in particular (such as Alvar Aalto) began to explore the new possibilities of this technique. Thonet's new bending method laid the foundation for the Scandinavian design aesthetic as we see it today.

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Creator	Finn Ostergaard
Manufacturer	Kvist mobler
Design Period	1970 to 1979
Year	1970
Production Period	1970 to 1979
Country of Manufacture	Denmark
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Danish Design
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	EZZ-1815222
Materials	Fabric, Wood
Color	Beige
Width	68 cm 68 cm
Depth	70 cm 70 cm
Height	101 cm 101 cm
Seat Height	43 cm