Danish Ax Chair attributed to Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s

Description

Danish AX chair (model 6020) in 1947 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen and then manufactured by the … more Danish AX chair (model 6020) in 1947 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen and then manufactured by the Danish company Fritz Hansen. This chair gave Fritz Hansen his international breakthrough.

The chair has graceful armrests and the use of different types of wood, namely a combination of teak, beech and mahogany, creates a beautiful and harmonious whole.

Fritz Hansen was founded in 1872 in Denmark and has a long history of successful collaborations with leading international designers. It helps them bring their visionary concepts to life, ranging from furniture to lighting and accessories. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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