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Innovative in ergonomics, yet stylish in form, the Cassina 659 High Back Armchair is a striking piece, designed to unleash the essence of leisurely relaxation. Ideally utilised in a living room or open-plan space, its inviting high-backed composition beautifully supports its user in a soft, comfortable embrace. Upholstered in a spectrum of fabrics that adapt to a vast range of interiors, it embodies the beauty of natural materials and exhibits masterful craftsmanship.
Designed by
Bodil Kjær
Born in Denmark in 1932, Bodil Kjær practised as an architect, designer and planner from her own offices in Copenhagen and London.
Between 1955 and 1963, while designing public interiors, Bodil Kjær developed a collection of furniture, lamps and glassware that were not designed directly for production, but as other architects discovered them and wanted them for their buildings, they were put into production and marketed in the USA and Europe.
Some of these pieces are still available today, mostly at auctions, but may also be seen in three early Bond movies, and in recent British films and television series.
