Designed by acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen, in the 1950s, 'The Orange' is an elegant and chic lounge chair. It is one of the earliest known shell chairs, acquiring its playful title due the back and seat, which are reminiscent of an orange peel. The chair is available here in its stripped back un-upholstered form, a simplistic, quintessentially Scandinavian design that will draw the eye wherever it is placed in the home. The chair is also available in an upholstered version.
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.
