Knitting Chair
2699,95 €
Ib Kofod-Larsen
Danish-born architect and furniture designer Ib Kofod-Larsen (1921–2003) earned his architecture degree from the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen, opening his own studio in Copenhagen in 1948.
A prominent figure in Danish Modernism alongside such masters as Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl and Nanna Ditzel, Kofod-Larsen viewed Scandinavian design not as a regional phenomenon but as part of international modernism.
He enjoyed great success internationally, becoming the best-selling Danish architect in the US in the 50s, working with furniture manufacturers in Germany, Sweden, Japan, the US and the UK, and exhibiting throughout Europe and the US.
The Knitting chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, first launched as a limited edition in 1951, makes a triumphant return to the world of modern Danish design under Menu's concept of "modernism reimagined". This is the brand's first foray into classic furniture. The chair's sense of proportion and unparalleled quality makes it a natural choice to bring into contemporary interiors.
Defined by an exposed, triangular construction, a gently curved seat and back ideally pitched for relaxation, and distinctive cut-outs for resting the elbows when reading (or, of course, knitting) the Kntting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form. It was put into production – but only as a limited edition. Since then, the sophisticated, inventive design has become an increasingly valuable and sought-after collector’s item.
The lounge chair is beautiful from every angle, making it easy to fit into any room layout. And, given the chair’s enveloping comfort, it has a relatively small footprint, making it a match for both compact and more spacious interiors. The newspapers and knitting needles of Kofod- Larsen’s day may have partially given way to smartphones and tablets – but rest assured: the designer’s clever armrests accommodate our modern unwinding just fine, too.
Menu is thrilled to bring the tranquil Knitting Chair experience to a new generation in the natural materials the designer himself was so fond of. Conceived nearly seventy years ago, this is the sort of design that reminds us of what it means to be a classic.
Today, the Knitting Chair is produced in Sweden by experienced craftspeople and each piece is meticulously built combining handmade techniques and the latest in technology.
