Peter Hiort-Lorenzen & Johannes Foersom – Ash Armchair for Modaform, Designed 1978

€1,900

Designed in 1978 by Peter Hiort-Lorenzen and Johannes Foersom and manufactured by Modaform in Denmark, this armchair combines an open ash frame with a distinctive high back. The designers are recognised for their thoughtful use of materials and their integration of practical function with carefully resolved form. Here, those qualities find expression in a restrained design rooted in the Danish modern tradition. Slender, rounded uprights contrast with flat armrests finished with softly rounded ends. The pronounced grain of the ash brings texture to the clean-lined frame, while the stretchers beneath the seat reinforce its straightforward geometry. A dark textile back is suspended between the tall rear posts, with pale cord bindings at the top introducing a discreet decorative detail. The design reflects the late 1970s interest in natural materials and uncomplicated construction. Its tall back, narrow armrests and open sides give the chair a defined presence without the visual weight of a fully upholstered armchair. It would sit comfortably beside a bookcase or reading lamp, or complement a seating group built around other examples of Danish furniture from the period. The chair measures 96 cm high, with a seat height of 44 cm, a width of 63.5 cm and a depth of 60 cm. It has age-related wear and signs of use, including marks and minor discolouration.

Measurements

Height 96 cm (37.8 in) · Width 64 cm (25.2 in) · seat · .

Material

Ash frame, seat upholstered in dark textile back.

Era

Designed in 1978.

Condition

Age-related wear and signs of use, including marks and minor discolouration.

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