Restored Danish Modern Model 596 Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather Attributed to Lawrence Peabody & Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig, Denmark, C. 1950's

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Introducing an ultra-rare Model 596 Lounge Chair in solid Beech originally designed by the renowned Lawrence Peabody for Selig. This … Read more Introducing an ultra-rare Model 596 Lounge Chair in solid Beech originally designed by the renowned Lawrence Peabody for Selig. This iconic armchair has recently been fully restored and newly upholstered in a genuine Italian leather hide, making it the perfect addition to any modern home. Constructed from solid Danish Beech wood and stained walnut (in exact accordance with the original finish and materials), this now iconic accent chair is both durable and stylish, comfortable and utterly breathtaking from every angel. The seat support straps have been replaced with custom-cut leather creating a work of art all it's own sans cushions.

Lawrence Peabody was born in 1924 in Massachusetts and was an iconic American architect and furniture designer producing He was known to be a flaming extrovert and was rarely reserved in his opinions. He had a clear love of design even choosing the Navy because he, "liked the uniforms". After serving in WWII he went on to study at the Rhode Island School of Design. At RISD he was heavily influenced by Ernst Lichtblau who was part of the Austrian Werbund. At the time there was a heavy Bauhaus influence due to many Europeans who had fled to the US for WWII. After RISD he "wandered" around Europe and ended up taking courses at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. He then went on to become the lead designer for the Selig Furniture Co where he produced this 596 Lounge Chair among many other designs that are still in production today.

The Selig Manufacturing Co was at the cutting edge of contemporary furniture during the mid 20th century. Selig Furniture was founded by Mendell Selig and Samuel Wexler in Gardner, Massachusetts in 1931. By the 1950s the company had grown to become one of America's leading importers and producers of contemporary furniture. The company focused on the high end designs being produced in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. Their product range epitomized the simple, elegant and airy forms typical of post-war Danish furniture design on display in this exquisite chair's aesthetic and form.

With it's fresh and exhaustive restoration process, new upholstery and iconic lines and stance this this icon of Danish design is perfect for both collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic Peabody piece that is ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Equal parts comfort and aesthetics this lounger can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to Minimalism and everything in between. Historically these chairs do not come along often and are quick to sell. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.

---Dimensions---
Width: 30.5 in / 77.47 cm
Depth: 30.5 in / 77.47 cm
Height: 29 in / 73.66 cm
Seat Height: 16 in / 40.64 cm See less