Decorating Guides
On Trend: Danish Chairs Offer a Seat in Design Nirvana
Delightfully distinctive, these Danish chair designs have heavenly curves, modern lines and organic shapes
Something amazing often happens in Northern European designs. Whatever the reason, the design companies here — all with Danish roots — are making their mark with beautiful chairs in a spirited Danish aesthetic.
Split backs, strong repeating lines, floating seats and organic shapes win out with these design finds. Whether you look to Hay, Gubi, Fredericia or Erik Joergensen, you'll find chairs that perch high above your average chair. Each of these chairs finds a moment of design difference, whether it's exploring a different form, finding the play between back and seat, or an element in the legs themselves. Add one of these to your dining room, living room or family room for your own moment of Danish nirvana.
Note: These brands are available through U.S. dealers and interior designers; see each image link for details.
Split backs, strong repeating lines, floating seats and organic shapes win out with these design finds. Whether you look to Hay, Gubi, Fredericia or Erik Joergensen, you'll find chairs that perch high above your average chair. Each of these chairs finds a moment of design difference, whether it's exploring a different form, finding the play between back and seat, or an element in the legs themselves. Add one of these to your dining room, living room or family room for your own moment of Danish nirvana.
Note: These brands are available through U.S. dealers and interior designers; see each image link for details.
Gingko Chair
Looking to the gingko leaf for inspiration, this split-back chair manages to reference nature without feeling all that natural.
Matégot Nagasaki Chair
The most contemporary design of the bunch, this chair floats above the floor. With only three legs beneath it, it's no surprise that it feels lighter than air.
Eyes Lounge Chair
I love the wit behind the name of this chair — the eyes must refer to those two perfect buttons on the back, right? The name gives it an extra dose of personality.
Tube Chair
Repeating tubes look funky and graphic, adding a bit of humor to a more casual dining area.
Nara Stol
Striking in its simplicity, this T-back chair would be beautiful in a grouping surrounding a large white dining table.
Gubi 9 Chair
A new approach to a bentwood look, with striations of the walnut adding a subtle pattern that keeps it modern. As I plan my new office, I'd like to see this chair at my desk.
Trinidad Stol
The repeated lines forming the patterned back of this seat are mesmerizing and look elegant.
About a Chair
Simple and iconic, the About a Chair is available in several variations, but I love the basic black for its versatility.