Hans Olsen. Frederik VII teak chair

Automatic translation from Danish.

Hans Olsen. Frederik VII chair of teak, with seat, back and elbow rest upholstered in leather. Made by Snedkermester M. J. Rasmussen, Ærøskøbing. In 1964 the chair was awarded the American A.I.D. prize. "20th Annual International Design Awards". The chair is named after the Danish king, who was reportedly extremely enthusiastic about sitting upside down. Hans Olsen got the inspiration for the upside down chair from an older version, which is at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen. Litt: Mobilia no. 113, December 1964. Missing flap, signs of wear.