seat cushions
Materials upholstered fabric by Gabriel (54% wool, 44% recyclable polyester and 2% polyamide) or leather
blue grey/ brown grey – W37 x L39 x H2,5cm
white/yellow – W37 x L39 x H2,5cm
black leather – W38 x L36cm
cognac leather – W38 x L36cm
black/white – W37 x L39 x H2,5cm
grey/green – W37 x L39 x H2,5cm
grey/sand – W37 x L39 x H2,5cm
brown/burgundy – W37 x L39 x H2,5cm
Poul M. Volther
Poul Volther was a Danish designer and educator (at Denmark’s Design School) who was responsible for a number of notable mid-century furniture designs, including chairs, armchairs and sofas.
Trained as a cabinet maker and furniture designer at The Arts and Crafts School in Copenhagen, he was a key proponent of functionalism and specifically focused on applying craft techniques to fine quality materials. He was employed as a designer at FDB in 1949 and later went on to become the head of design.
The FDB furniture department played a pivotal role in revolutionising the industry in Denmark, it was founded in 1933 and in 1942 Børge Mogensen was installed as design director. His pioneering approach was distinguished by a desire to create simple, elegant and practical design intended for mass consumption.
Dimensions H80 x 45 x D48,5 cm – seat height 45cm – seat depth 37cm
Materials lacquered beech or painted beech
In 1956, the iconic J46 chair was designed by Poul M.Volther for FDB Møbler. Also known for the J110 chair (Hay), the designer approached design in a new way. In the 40’s the chair’s aspect marked a breaking point with the era’s design tradition, that favored sturdy and hardy design. The V shaped backrest and its seeming lightness made the chair particularly recognizable.
Therefore, the J46 quickly found its place in many Danish homes. In the 1970’s the chair was made available in a large range of vivid colours. Furthermore, it can be enhanced with a seat cushion, adding further comfort.
