Created in the late 1950s, the Gesture Chair takes on an elegant silhouette that is perfectly formed to accommodate your body for maximum comfort when dining. Hans Olsen wanted the Warm Nordic Gesture Chair to appear welcoming and playful, all while creating a warm atmosphere for the proprietor.
Available here with a majestic leather seat upholstery, the Gesture Chair gives the room an air of sophistication and emphasises the chair’s mid-century roots. Also available in a range of fabric configurations, without upholstery or can be fully upholstered.
Hans Olsen’s remarkable designs from the 1950s are vivid examples of the beautiful diversity of Danish Modernism. This Danish architect and industrial designer took on the classic virtues of the Academy of Fine Arts and the great master, Kaare Klint, but opted for a more playful and experimental approach to furniture design.
Hans Olsen challenged contemporary production methods and much of his inspiration came from the opportunities offered by moulding wood. A refusal to compromise in terms of comfort, functionality and aesthetics is Hans Olsen’s trademark, and his iconic design attracts just as much attention today as it did back then. Designs such as Warm Nordic's Fried Egg Lounge Chair are among Olsen's classic works.
