Set of 3 rosewood chairs, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, 1960s

Description

Set of three modernist chairs designed by H.W. Klein for the Danish furniture manufacturer Bramin in the 1960s. The chair frames are made of rosewood in a dark brown shade. The backrests are slightly reclined. The seats are set into the chair frames, while the backrests extend slightly beyond the outline of the frames. The chairs are upholstered in black genuine leather. The classic design of these pieces works well with both modern interiors and timeless design classics.

Henry Walter Klein lived from 1919 to 1991. He was a Norwegian designer known for his innovative approach to furniture production methods. He designed furniture for living rooms and bedrooms, as well as for churches and hotels. His sideboards, armchairs, chairs and tables are timeless Scandinavian creations. During the Second World War, he joined the Royal Navy as a carpenter. Two years later, he attended a technical school in Denmark, where he was taught by Finn Juhl. In 1959, he completed his design studies and established his own studio. He developed new production methods, but his ideas were costly. To solve this problem, he invited the leading names in Scandinavian design to explore a new approach to plastics. It was a great success: Fitz Hansen purchased the patents. During the economic crisis of the 1980s, Klein moved to the United States, where he remained.

Based on Bramin catalogues and advertisements, it can be concluded that N.A. Jørgensen launched the Bramin brand around 1957 or 1958. At the height of its success, Bramin collaborated with many respected Danish designers, including Johannes Andersen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Østervig and Frank Reenskaug. However, Bramin’s most successful partnership was undoubtedly with H.W. Klein. For decades, the Bramming region was a major centre of the Danish furniture industry, boasting 20 factories. Due to the global recession in the early 1980s, many companies based in Bramming, including Bramin, closed down. After the closure, Klein moved to San Francisco. Although a significant part of Bramin’s history has been lost over time, the company’s prolific furniture production has found a vibrant place in today’s vintage market.

The chairs have been preserved in their original vintage condition. The leather shows cracking on the backrests and has developed a natural patina. The seat height is 44 cm.

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