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Description
The Grace Chair by Danish architect and designer Tove Kindt-Larsen (née Reddersen, 1906-1994) is an elegant take on an informal typology new to the GUBI Collection – the rattan lounge chair. Woven by hand, the curvilinear, organic frame holds an indulgently deep seat cushion and a loose back pillow for added comfort. Bringing to life a design never before put into production, GUBI has worked closely with Tove Kindt-Larsen’s family to develop the piece from a conceptual sketch she drew in 1936, which was recently discovered in an archived folder of her jewellery designs.The frame of the chair is entirely crafted by hand from rattan with its ‘skin’ left intact. It is steamed to make it more pliable and then coaxed into shape, before being held in a jig as it cools. The woven ‘skirt’ around the seat cushion adds strength and stability and then nothing more than natural bindings made from the rattan’s skin and a few screws are added to hold everything in place. Rattan skills were perfected in the 20th century by the Danish Reeds Guild, but are no longer prevalent in Denmark. Today, the chair is made by Indonesian artisans close to where rattan is grown, utilising their design insights and craft skills and avoiding the carbon footprint associated with transporting materials over long distances. This, combined with the fact rattan is very fast-growing and climbs up the trunks of trees, incentivizing responsible forest management, makes it a very sustainable choice.
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Specifications
Dimensions
W 80 x D 75 x H 74 cm. Seat height: 43 cm.Material & Finishes
Upholstery : Available in a wide range up upholstery fabrics.
Base Material : Rattan.Year of Design
1936 / 2021Delivery Time
10-12 weeksNot all Gubi furniture & lighting is available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London-based showroom. Please contact our design team on 020 8421 1779 if you require further information or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise.
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Price Promise
Our Price Promise
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Brand Profile
Gubi
A continual quest. A journey. Adventurers of the furniture world, travelling to the far corners of the forgotten land of design to uncover and re-discover the hidden classics. Gubi furniture is fuelled by a passion to make forgotten designs accessible to the contemporary world. Blurring the lines between the past and future, Gubi provides an eclectic collection of dynamic designs which are swiftly becoming modern-day classics.
