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Funder-Schmidt & Madsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood/Teak Dining Chairs, 8 pieces
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The Danish furniture maker Funder-Schmidt & Madsen from Odense (manufacturer) was highly respected for their excellent quality and superior craftsmanship. The renowned designer Erik Buch collaborated with them, and these chairs share many design features of Buch's work. Solid teak frames with carved crossbars and a slightly curved back for extra comfort.
The beautiful chairs, featuring a warm wooden frame and green upholstery, exude a stunning design. A beautiful set of four or even eight Danish dining chairs from the Mid Century, made by Funder-Schmidt & Madsen in the 1960s, enriches every dining room with elegance and style. A solid teak/rosewood frame and a strikingly profiled backrest veneered with beautifully grained teak/rosewood emphasize the modernist form of the 1960s. These chairs radiate warmth and are a jewel in your interior. Dimensions:
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Height: 86 cm
Seat height: 51 cm
4 chairs or 8 is possible!!!
Style: Mid-Century / Danish Design / Danish / Scandinavian / Vintage
Materials and techniques: teak / rosewood
Place of origin: Denmark
Period: Designed in the 1960s.
Condition: good vintage condition for age and use.
Erik Buck
Erik Buck, architect / furniture designer
Born June 4, 1923
Died February 4, 1981
Parents: Grosserer A.C. Buck-Hansen and Dagmar Buck-Hansen
Husband: Else Sørensen
Internship as a furniture joiner at C. Bagger, Helsingør. Graduated from the School of Interior Design in 1947, under the supervision of Finn Juhl. Work with architect Magnus Poulsson, Oslo 1948-1949 (Project: Oslo City Hall)
Own design studio in Copenhagen 1948-1956
Work with architect Jørgen Stærmose & K. Boeck-Hansen, Odense 1957
Own design studio in Odense 1958–1981
Exhibitions: Snedkerlauget's Furniture Exhibition 1949–1957
National Association of Danish Crafts exhibitions 1951, 1956, 1957, 1958
Charlotteborg Spring Exhibition 1952
The Furniture Dealers' Association exhibitions 1952–1957
Various furniture fairs in Denmark and abroad from 1949
Awarded in the Carpenters' Guild competitions 1949, 1952, 1953, 1954
The Goldsmith's Association competition in 1950 and the Furniture Dealer's competition in 1951. Has, among other things, had furniture in license production with the following manufacturers: OD Furniture, Oddense (Domus Danica) Chr. Christensen, Vamdrup Skovgaard Jensen / Ørum Møbelfabrik, Ørum (Børge M. Søndergaard) Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, Odense Falster Meubelfabriek Heltborg Meubelen, Fredericia Brour Møbelfabrik, Odense Hjerm Møbelfabrik, Hjerm Billund Houtfabriek, Billund Magnus Olesen, Durup Jøka Furniture Factory Vamo Furniture Factory, Sønderborg Hugo Frandsen The triangle Maasland, Netherlands
Funder-Schmidt & Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak / Rosewood Dining Chairs
Danish furniture maker Funder-Schmidt & Madsen Odense (Manufacturer) was highly respected for their excellent quality and superior craftsmanship. Noted designer Erik Buch worked with them, and these chairs share many design features with Buch's work. Solid and teak frames with sculpted cross stretchers and a slight curved back for comfort.
The expandable luxurious chairs with a warm wood frame and green colored upholstery. A beautiful set of four or eight Danish dining chairs from the middle of the century, made by Funder-Schmidt & Madsen from the 1960s, enrich any dining room with elegance and style. Solid teak frame and strikingly profiled backrest veneered with beautifully grained teak/rosewood emphasize the modernist form of the sixties. These chairs attract your guests because of their shape and seating comfort.
Dimensions:
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 50cm
Height: 86 cm
Seat height: 51 cm
4 chairs or 8 is possible
Style: Mid-Century / Danish Design / Scandinavian / Vintage
Materials and Techniques: Teak / Rosewood
Place of Origin: Denmark
Period: Designed 1960s.
Condition: good vintage condition.
Erik Buck
Erik Buck, architect / furniture designer Born June 4, 1923 Died February 4, 1981 Parents: Grosserer A.C. Buck-Hansen and Dagmar Buck-Hansen Spouse: Else Sørensen Apprenticeship as a furniture joiner with C. Bagger, Helsingør. Graduated from the School of Interior Design 1947, under the direction of Finn Juhl. Employment with Architect Magnus Poulsson, Oslo 1948-1949 (Project: Oslo City Hall) Own design studio in Copenhagen 1948-1956 Employment with architect Jørgen Stærmose & K. Boeck-Hansen, Odense 1957 Own design studio in Odense 1958 – 1981 Exhibitions: Snedkerlauget's furniture exhibition 1949-1957 The National Association of Danish Crafts exhibitions 1951, 1956, 1957, 1958 Spring exhibition Charlottenborg 1952 The Furniture Dealers Association's exhibitions 1952-1957 Various furniture fairs in Denmark and abroad from 1949 Awarded in the Carpenters' Guild competitions 1949, 1952, 1953, 1954 The Goldsmith's Association's competition in 1950 and the Furniture Dealer's competition in 1951 Has, among other things, had furniture in license production with the following manufacturers: OD Furniture, Oddense (Domus Danica) Chr. Christensen, Vamdrup Skovgaard Jensen / Ørum Møbelfabrik, Ørum (Børge M. Søndergaard) Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, Odense Falster Furniture Factory Heltborg Furniture, Fredericia Brour Møbelfabrik, Odense Hjerm Møbelfabrik, Hjerm Billund Timber Factory, Billund Magnus Olesen, Durup Jøka Furniture Factory Vamo Furniture Factory, Sønderborg Hugo Frandsen The triangle Maasland, Netherlands
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ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items8Height86 cmWidth47 cmDepth50 cmSeat height51 cmSigns of usageScratches
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