Designed in 1951 with an initially limited release, the Knitting Chair soon became a collector’s item; an icon of Danish Modern design centred around core values of simplicity, function and comfort, which are just as relevant today. The model’s open-arm structure allowed for arm mobility while knitting, inspiring its memorable name.
The Everyday Icons collection celebrates iconic designs from the past while thoughtfully increasing their accessibility to modern generations. Never seen before, this updated edition is offered in a black-laquered oak for a sleek, subtle gloss finish. The dark base is balanced with the seat’s soft ivory upholstery, creating a stark contrast that emphasises the chair’s distinctive silhouette. The Knitting Chair’s timeless elegance is bound to settle into the heart of your home, becoming a cherished item in your everyday life.
Ib Kofod-Larsen, born in 1921, was a Danish born architect and furniture designer. Graduating from the Royal Danish Academy in Copenhagen, he opened his own studio in 1948. Kofod-Larsen's prolific body of work has enshrined him alongside other mid-century masters like Kaare Klint, Hans J. Wegner, and Borge Mogensen.
Kofod-Larsen's lifetime work demonstrates simplicity of line coupled with the use of comfortable materials, whilst he worked particularly closely with his craftsman in order to ensure the quality of every product he designed. Many of his designs became particularly sought-after during the 1950's and 60's, again becoming popular in more recent years due to the upsurge in demand for high quality Scandinavian modernist furniture.
Discover more about the story of the iconic re-issued Knitting Chair in our design journal.
