Description
Kaare Klint’s KK47000 Safari Chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife.
Klint noticed them in the couple’s photos. They were most likely based on Indian Roorkhee Chairs used by the British military – possibly the first examples of self-assembled furniture.
The original featured glueless joints, tool-free assembly, and an intelligent construction that caused the joints to tighten when the chair was occupied, enhancing strength and stability.
Klint focused on simplifying, clarifying and refining the lounge chair’s composition, exhibiting his final Safari Chair design in 1933 at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition.
While inspired by its British predecessor, Klint’s sophisticated, lightweight chair is defined by his signature systematic approach, fine craftsmanship, well-conceived proportions, and remarkable material effects.
Technical Info
Dimensions:
Height: 80cm x Width: 57cm x Depth: 57cm
Seat height: 34cm
Materials & finishes:
Solid ash wood frame with white oil or smoked stained finish. Armrest always in natural saddle leather and is without any stitches. Seat/back in natural canvas (100% linen) or Thor leather. Foam cushion with buttons in matching upholstery. Assembly required.
For more information about fabric and leather options, please contact our web team
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365 DAYS RETURN POLICY
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
ESTIMATED DELIVERY LEAD TIMES
KK47000 Safari lounge chair
By Carl Hansen✓
✓ 365 days FREE return policy *
✓ Next-day delivery on in-stock accessories
✓ British-based customer service
✓ Based in London since 1999
Description
Kaare Klint’s KK47000 Safari Chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife.
Klint noticed them in the couple’s photos. They were most likely based on Indian Roorkhee Chairs used by the British military – possibly the first examples of self-assembled furniture.
The original featured glueless joints, tool-free assembly, and an intelligent construction that caused the joints to tighten when the chair was occupied, enhancing strength and stability.
Klint focused on simplifying, clarifying and refining the lounge chair’s composition, exhibiting his final Safari Chair design in 1933 at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition.
While inspired by its British predecessor, Klint’s sophisticated, lightweight chair is defined by his signature systematic approach, fine craftsmanship, well-conceived proportions, and remarkable material effects.
Technical Info
Dimensions:
Height: 80cm x Width: 57cm x Depth: 57cm
Seat height: 34cm
Materials & finishes:
Solid ash wood frame with white oil or smoked stained finish. Armrest always in natural saddle leather and is without any stitches. Seat/back in natural canvas (100% linen) or Thor leather. Foam cushion with buttons in matching upholstery. Assembly required.
For more information about fabric and leather options, please contact our web team
FAQ
365 DAYS RETURN POLICY
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
ESTIMATED DELIVERY LEAD TIMES
DELIVERY INFORMATION
For small accessories, lightweight furniture & lighting items. If your ordered items are in stock we will ship them the same day or the following working day.
For large furniture and fragile items - once the ordered items have been received at our distribution center, your delivery will be booked with our very own white glove delivery team! This is a White-glove two-man delivery service that includes placement, assembly if required and rubbish removal.
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