KK96620 | Chair | Oak - Leather

Kaare Klint created his iconic Faaborg KK96620 chair in 1914 and first presented the design to the public at the opening of the Danish Faaborg Museum in 1915. Widely regarded as the first classic of Danish modern design, the chair gave the usher in a new era for modern 1950s design globally. Young Klint carefully considered every aspect of the Faaborg Chair to make sure it fulfilled its intended function, coming up with a lightweight, portable solution that allowed museum visitors to place the chair in front of the artwork they wished to study in more detail. The simple design of the Faaborg chair and the unity between its structure, materials and function set it apart from its predecessors, showcasing the values ​​of Klint's traditional design and modern approach. The elegant shape highlights Klint's exceptional sense of space and proportion and his ability to combine architecture and design into a seamless whole.