Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chair In Bouclé By Mogens Lassen For Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Chairish$5,997
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chair In Bouclé By Mogens Lassen For Fritz Hansen, 1950s
Chairish$5,997
A Danish cabinetmaker wingback lounge chair produced in Denmark circa 1945–1955, newly upholstered in a sand-toned bouclé wool that pairs naturally with the chair’s sculptural silhouette and generous proportions. The form is substantial without appearing heavy. A tall, softly curved wingback rises above gently enveloping arms, while the backrest is divided into five restrained vertical channels that add rhythm and structure to the upholstery. The front legs are cylindrical in dark-stained beech, transitioning into squared rear legs — a construction detail frequently associated with higher-end Danish workshop production of the late 1940s and early 1950s. The chair reflects the broader movement within Danish cabinetmaking during this period, where comfort, sculptural form, and craftsmanship were brought into careful balance. Its organic silhouette and deeply enveloping proportions recall the work produced by workshops such as Fritz Hansen and Slagelse Møbelværk during the same era, while remaining firmly rooted in the understated restraint characteristic of Danish Modern design. The chair has been fully reupholstered in a high-quality bouclé wool in a warm oatmeal tone. The tactile textile sits comfortably against the darker stained beech legs, giving the piece a softer, more contemporary presence without compromising its original character. This piece is designed in the style of the selected designer and/or manufacturer