Orchestra chairs by Otte Sven Markelius

Product details
Designer:

Otte Sven Markelius
Material: Wood
Size: seat h 46 x W46 x D41 cm
Condition: Good condition with signs of use. See images
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Location: Copenhagen

Description
This vintage Scandinavian orchestra chair, designed by Sven Markelius in the early 1930s, is a key example of functionalist furniture design. A landmark in early modern furniture, the chair was created with a strong focus on functionality, durability, and efficient use of space. Its lightweight wooden construction and stackable design made it ideal for public environments and remains a defining feature of functionalist furniture design. With its clean lines, curved backrest, and balanced proportions, the chair reflects the principles of Scandinavian modernism, where form follows function. Today, it works well as a vintage dining chair, desk chair, or sculptural statement piece. 

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