„Harfenstuhl“ von Jørgen Høvelskov mit dreibeinigem Gestell aus Eschenholz und mit Jutekordel geflochtener Sitzfläche und Rückenlehne.

Jørgen Høvelskov Harp Chair (1968)

Date:

1968

Dimensions:

H x W x D - 132 cm x 105 cm x 108 cm

Seat without cushion: 39 cm x 82 cm x 54 cm

Seat with cushion: 45 cm x 87 cm x 61 cm

Designer:

Jørgen Høvelskov (1935-2005)

Manufacturer:

Christensen & Larsen Møbelhandverk, Denmark

Material & Technique:

Three-legged frame made of solid ash wood, fully lacquered in black, seat and backrest woven with jute cords, additional custom-made seat cushion and headrest (adjustable to some extent in height); tight-weave linen fabric, black sheepskin, seat cushion with foam and two zippers on the underside, headrest filled with polyester fiber pellets (wadding flakes).

Restoration Methods:

Surface cleaning; crafting of the corded seat panel following the original design

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The sculptural character of this seating furniture catches the eye. Designer Jørgen Høvelskov realized an impressive seating sculpture with the "Harp Chair" – a combination of an elegant frame and airy webbing. The curved design of the legs is reminiscent of an old Viking ship, while the webbing evokes a harp – as the name suggests. For added comfort, an optional seat and back cushion covered in black sheepskin have been included.

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Mid-Century Design: The mid-20th century is characterized by the style of Mid-Century Design. This style movement began in the USA. In the 1950s, the societal and economic boom led to a high demand for modern interior design. This style phase was particularly characterized by simplicity, which produced timeless and elegant design classics. The focus was on furniture with clear shapes and lines, without frills or ornamentation. Organic shapes, various new materials, and a diverse color palette were experimented with. This resulted in designs like the "Tulip Chair" by Eero Saarinen, the fiberglass shell chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, or the Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen. Mid-Century Design spread throughout Europe and found its specific expression in many countries. Particularly well-known is Scandinavian Design with its renowned representatives such as Hans J. Wegner, Alvar Aalto, or Grete Jalk.

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