Safari-chairs by Kaare Klint – Cod. 1498

Pair of “Safari-chairs”, designed in 1933 by Kaare Klint.
Sand-colored canvas fabric, solid wood frame and leather buckles.
Completely original to the period.
Very good state of preservation.

Measures: 58 x 57 xh. seat 33/ h. back 80
code 1498

Kaare Klint’s “Safari Chair” has been a gem of his design since its inception in 1933.
Because of its simple functionality’ it has become a design classic in the world.
Kaare Klint found the inspiration for the “Safari chair” in the landscapes of Africa.
She designed this chair in 1933, inspired by a British officer’s chair she had seen in a travel guide to Africa.
He was particularly struck by a photograph in the book in which the man and his wife were sitting on similar chairs at the entrance to their tent on the savannah.
Kaare Klint’s goal was to create a lightweight, portable chair.
The chair can’ easily be assembled and disassembled without tools, making it ideal for use in the field.
This chair is also described as the world’s first “do-it-yourself” piece of furniture, and is the result of a deep understanding of materials and the ergonomic requirements of the human body.
Kaare Klint is known for its classic furniture.
The first “Safari ” models were sold to K. Klint’s colleagues, such as Arne Jacobsen, who saw obvious possibilities in their simple and functional style.
It was Jacobsen who suggested adding a cushion to the seat.
Initially the “Safari chair” was made of Cuban mahogany.
However, later K. Klint decided that ash was more’ suited to his visual style because of its light color and strength .
Currently, the chair is made of oiled ash in light or dark versions, using wood from Danish forests.

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