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Of all the furniture created by German-born designer Rainer Daumiller, the Daumiller Armchair
in pine is perhaps the one that best expresses his values and approach as a designer. Solid in
construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, its straightforward materiality and
robust composition pay tribute to Daumiller’s lifelong affinity with nature. Furthermore, the
designer’s choice of pine as his material demonstrates a dedication to sustainability that was
ahead of its time.
Daumiller first had the idea for the armchair when he was living on a farm commune in the early
1970s, but it wasn’t until he moved to Hirtshals on Denmark’s Jutland coast in 1975, that he
found the time to develop it properly. Inspired by the traditional Danish milking stool as well as
the China Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Daumiller set out to create a chair that would be able to
withstand both children's play and adults' parties, and at the same time have a sculptural form
that radiated strength and timelessness.
