Kaare Klint, Danish architect and furniture designer was born December 15, 1888 in Copenhagen – March 28, 1954. His designs were based on neo-classical designs. His style epitomized by clean, pure lines, the best materials of his time and superior craftsmanship.
Faaborg Chair, 1914
Founding the furniture school at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1924 where he became a lecturer where he influenced the minds of young designers such Børge Mogensen and Poul Kjærholm.
Klint embraced modernism as you can tell from his designs. He thought about ergonomy so his furniture was designed to fit human proportions as best as possible. His designs played a major part in the modern Scandinavian furniture design style.
Klint’s first major work was collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl ‘Calle’ Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for the Faaborg Art Museum. This resulted in, the “Faaborg Chair”, a light and elegant piece with clear references to classical furniture.
The Red Chair, 1927
The construction and proportions of an 18th century English chair were clearly visible in “The Red Chair”, but with its straight back, and simplified structure with quality Nigerien leather.
Propeller Stool, 1927
Safari Chair, 1933
Church Chair, designed in 1936 for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen.
Kaare Klint’s designs were modern for modern for his time and we’re glad his influence still shows in current day Scandinavian furniture design.
