JK-08 Arm Chair
Chairs from Kitani, Designed by Jacob Kjær
Product description
This is an armchair version of JK-07, which is without an armrest. Compared to JK-07, this chair is wider and deeper and has an impressive presence. While retaining classical style, it is designed to be functional and comfortable to sit on. Chairs of Jacob Kjaer have excellent designs made possible by his full knowledge of works and skills of a furniture maker. In addition, since plenty of luxurious materials including animal hair are used in upholstery, they can be made only by careful manual work.
Size: W 580 x D 585 x H 850 mm (Seat Height: 465 mm | Arm Height: 655 mm)
Frame: Mahogany
Seat: Leather / fabric
Size: W 580 x D 585 x H 850 mm (Seat Height: 465 mm | Arm Height: 655 mm)
Frame: Mahogany
Seat: Leather / fabric
Concept
Jacob Kjær(1896-1957)
After receiving training in the workshop of his father, who was a furniture maker, Jacob Kjar went to places like Berlin and Paris for further training. As a Snedkermester, he exhibited his works in Barcelona World Expo in 1929 and other events, and won many awards as well. Most of his works are characterized by simplicity in design, but, if you look closer, you will notice that their details are elaborately worked out to a surprising degree. He was a first-class furniture maker who made no compromise in his selection of materials, fabrication, structure, and working process.
Chairs of Jacob Kjær have exellent design made possible by his knowkadge & skills as furniture maker. He used only the finest materials including animal hair in his upholstery. Combined with carefull hand crafting, furniture of the highest quality was produced.
Snedkermester : a title given to the most excellent furniture makers
After receiving training in the workshop of his father, who was a furniture maker, Jacob Kjar went to places like Berlin and Paris for further training. As a Snedkermester, he exhibited his works in Barcelona World Expo in 1929 and other events, and won many awards as well. Most of his works are characterized by simplicity in design, but, if you look closer, you will notice that their details are elaborately worked out to a surprising degree. He was a first-class furniture maker who made no compromise in his selection of materials, fabrication, structure, and working process.
Chairs of Jacob Kjær have exellent design made possible by his knowkadge & skills as furniture maker. He used only the finest materials including animal hair in his upholstery. Combined with carefull hand crafting, furniture of the highest quality was produced.
Snedkermester : a title given to the most excellent furniture makers
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CHAIRS.
Manufacturer
Kitani
Family
Jacob Kjær
Architonic ID
1150311
Year of Launch
1937
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2115 Matsukura-cho Takayama, 506-0034 Gifu Japan
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