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Knico Armchair vintage newly upholstered – Wood
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Knico Armchair vintage newly upholstered

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This special armchair was produced by KNICOS, the furniture factory of Firma Knigge & Co. from Stadskanaal. The company was founded in 1919 and grew into an important Dutch furniture manufacturer, especially known for solid and handcrafted seating furniture. From 1931, the chairs and armchairs were marketed under the name KNICOS. After the war, tastes changed rapidly. Traditional, robust Dutch furniture increasingly gave way to lighter and more modern designs from Scandinavia. This armchair in particular shows that KNICOS did not completely ignore this development. With its slender Teak frame, elegantly shaped armrests that extend into the legs, high slightly reclining back, and flowing lines, the design has a clear Scandinavian appearance. Other Dutch manufacturers made a much more explicit choice during this period. For example, WéBé developed an extensive collection in the modern Danish style from 1955 under chief designer Louis van Teeffelen. Pastoe also deliberately built up an innovative, modern collection under Cees Braakman. KNICOS, on the other hand, seems to have experimented with this new design language only for a relatively short period. Precisely for this reason, such models are relatively rare today. Ultimately, this innovation proved insufficient to give the company a new future. The rise of Danish imports, the decline in demand for traditional furniture, and business setbacks, including a failed American army project, brought KNICOS into increasing difficulties. After an acquisition in 1968, bankruptcy finally followed in 1982. Our specimen has been fully restored in our own workshop. The Teak woodwork has been completely repaired and refinished. The filling and upholstery have also been renewed, while retaining the original shape and characteristic proportions. A first-class upholstery fabric, type GROENLAND from the company Switch, in a beautiful yellow/black mélange, was chosen. A special example of a piece of furniture made by a Dutch manufacturer who did foresee the Scandinavian zeitgeist, but ultimately could not make this transition on the same scale as some of his contemporaries. The armchair is immediately usable and has been brought into a condition that is virtually better than new. We have 2 pieces in Teak with yellow upholstery in stock. Country of origin: Netherlands Manufacturer: Knicos Height: 93 cm Seat height: 42 cm Width: 62 cm Seat width: 52 cm Depth: 80 cm Seat depth: 50 cm
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CategoryArmchairsConditionExcellentColorsBrown, YellowMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height93 cmWidth62 cmDepth80 cmSeat height42 cmSeller locationOss, NetherlandsDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Oss, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2022 • 597 sales