1901
ROBERT CHAIR
Robert W.
Robert W. (1825-1902) was known as the best wicker maker in Denmark and was
appointed royal court purveyor. Many architects came to his workshop to get
knowhow and understanding about weaving and wickerwork. Among those were
Danish architects Arne Jacobsen, Viggo Boesen, Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel and Kay
Bojesen. They all had prototypes made in Robert’s workshop in Copenhagen.
Robert W. was a pioneer in rattan production. What he did to the craftsmanship and
the way he challenged the material lays the groundwork for the way we know rattan
furniture today.
