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OW124 BEAK CHAIR
FRAME Oak, oil SEAT + BACK Sif 95 leather
OW449 COLONIAL COFFEE TABLE
TABLETOP + FRAME Oak, oil
OW124
BEAK CHAIR
Classic methods, Mother Nature and an adventurous mind inspired this elegant chair.
Decades later, it is still eye-catching and inviting.
Wanscher presented the Beak Chair, or OW124, at the
Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Furniture Exhibition in
1951. An elegant example of Wanscher’s refined design and
bold pushing of boundaries, the chair was also a testament
to his masterful grasp of furniture-making.
The Beak Chair’s distinctive appearance is thanks in part to the
beak-like armrests that inspired its name. This unique design
feature demands carefully selected materials and exemplary
craftsmanship, as do the upholstered seat and back.
Reflecting Wanscher’s predilection for slender dimensions
and resilient shapes, the design features slim, gently
undulating elements that seamlessly unite in an organic
flow. Only the armrest cover caps remain visible: a functional
and decorative detail reminiscent of a bird’s eye.
Ole Wanscher possessed a unique ability to add sculptural dimension to his furniture,
and his Beak Chair is no exception.
