Carl Harald Brummer Mahogany Chair, Denmark, Early 20th Century

mahogany chair by Carl Harald Brummer (1864–1953), upholstered in a classic striped fabric, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship and architectural sensibility that defined Brummer’s work.Brummer was one of Denmark’s most influential early 20th-century architects and designers, known for his sophisticated approach to proportion, ornament, and materiality. His work bridged the gap between historicist traditions and the emerging modernist movement, paving the way for the next generation of designers, including figures such as Kaare Klint.This chair reflects Brummer’s ability to merge functionality with subtle decorative detailing. The clean mahogany frame is balanced and architecturally structured, while the striped upholstery adds a touch of understated elegance — a hallmark of Brummer’s aesthetic vision.Significantly, this exact model is illustrated and documented in Møbler med mening (Furniture with Meaning) by Mirjam Gelfer-Jørgensen, Arkitektens Forlag, Vol. II, p. 275. This inclusion not only confirms the attribution but also underscores the chair’s museum-level importance within the narrative of Danish design history.