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Funder-Schmidt & Madsen Mid-Century Danish Rosewood/Teak Dining Chairs, 8 pieces
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Danish furniture maker Funder-Schmidt & Madsen, based in Odense, was highly respected for its excellent quality and superior craftsmanship. Renowned designer Erik Buch collaborated with them, and these chairs share many design features from Buch's work. Plain teak frames with carved crossbills and a gently curved back for added comfort.
These beautiful chairs, with their warm wooden frames and green upholstery, exude a stunning design. A beautiful set of four or even eight Danish mid-century dining chairs, made by Funder-Schmidt & Madsen in the 1960s, will enhance any dining room with elegance and style. The solid teak/rosewood frame and strikingly profiled backrest, veneered with beautifully grained teak/rosewood, emphasize the modernist style of the 1960s. These chairs radiate warmth and will be a true jewel in your interior. Dimensions:
Width: 47 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Height: 86 cm
Seat height: 51 cm
4 or 8 chairs 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 Spouse: Else Sørensen Apprenticeship as a furniture carpenter at C. Bagger, Helsingør. Graduated from the School of Interior Design 1947, under the direction 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 The National Association of Danish Crafts exhibitions 1951, 1956, 1957, 1958 Spring exhibition Charlottenborg 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 Among other things, he had furniture produced under license by 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
From: Richard Amersfoort <amersfoort.richard@gmail.com>
Subject: teak chairs Funder-Schmidt & Madsen
Date: May 29, 2025 at 4:48:58 PM CEST
To: Richard Amersfoort <amersfoort.richard@gmail.com>
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: 50 cm
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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