Title: Rare Pair (2) of Restored Stokke "Stick" Chairs in Suede & Rosewood by Jens H. Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark, c. 1960s
About: Rare and timeless, these ‘Stick’ easy chairs, designed in 1966 by Jens Harald Quistgaard and produced by Richard Nissen Langaa, showcase masterful Scandinavian minimalism. The chairs derive their name from the distinctive Brazilian rosewood "sticks" that form their elegant frames. This design, known as the Stick or ‘Stokke’ chair, has garnered admiration since its debut for its simple yet ingenious design. The Stokke (stick) Armchair draws inspiration from colonial safari chairs, which were known for their collapsible and portable nature. This chair is held together without screws, brackets, or joints, relying instead on internal tension. The tapered wooden poles slot into metal bars, and the seat and backrest lock the structure together, allowing tool-free assembly in minutes, like the safari chairs of old.
Recently and painstakingly restored this set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for a set of Stokke chairs that are ready for a literal lifetime more of use. The solid rosewood frames have been hand-sanded and refinished and they feature a beautiful grain coloration and pattern. The curved metal connectors that link the rosewood sticks have been sand-blasted and powder coated. The seats and backrests have been re-upholstered in an authentic Italian suede leather hide nearly indistinguishable from the original material, enhancing the chair’s vintage appeal.
Jens Harald Quistgaard was a Danish sculptor and designer, known principally for his work for the American company Dansk Designs, where he was chief designer from 1954 for the following three decades. Though a sculptor and grounded in traditional handicrafts, he quickly established a career as an industrial designer. From the mid-1950s his tableware and kitchenware designs became synonymous with Scandinavian modern and found their way into millions of homes in the US, Europe and Japan. Many of Jens Quistgaard's works are still produced today.
Incredibly rare, meticulously restored and instantly recognizable this stunning set of Stokke "Stick" Chairs is ready for a literal lifetime more of use and can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Danish Modern to Minimalism to Scandinavian Modern and everything in between. Very few of these Stokke chairs were ever produced and fewer still are currently available for sale in North America. Make these iconic "Stick" chairs yours today before they're gone forever.
Origin: Denmark
Proof: Signed
Period: 1960s
Material: Leather | Rosewood
State: Full Restoration
Condition Details: This extraordinary set of Stokke chairs has recently undergone a complete, exhaustive restoration and the results speak for themselves. The solid Brazilian rosewood has been hand-sanded and re-finished showing no scratches, stains or other damage whatsoever.
The seats and backrests feature new thick-cut, top-quality leather suede and the backs do conform to the sitters' back and recline on the brilliantly-designed hinges which were professionally powder-coated in an indestructible polyurethane paint. The seat cushions include new, medium density foam for maximum comfort and longevity.
These magnificent safari chairs are comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use thanks to their recent restoration process. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Danish Modern | Mid-Century Modern
SKU: AM02679-2
---Dimensions---
Width: 26.25 in / 66.68 cm
Depth: 27 in / 68.58 cm
Height: 28 in / 71.12 cm
Seat Height: 14 in / 35.56 cm
Arm Height: 21.25 in / 53.98 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: Rare and timeless, these ‘Stick’ easy chairs, designed in 1966 by Jens Harald Quistgaard and produced by Richard Nissen Langaa, showcase masterful Scandinavian minimalism. The chairs derive their name from the distinctive Brazilian rosewood "sticks" that form their elegant frames. This design, known as the Stick or ‘Stokke’ chair, has garnered admiration since its debut for its simple yet ingenious design. The Stokke (stick) Armchair draws inspiration from colonial safari chairs, which were known for their collapsible and portable nature. This chair is held together without screws, brackets, or joints, relying instead on internal tension. The tapered wooden poles slot into metal bars, and the seat and backrest lock the structure together, allowing tool-free assembly in minutes, like the safari chairs of old.
Recently and painstakingly restored this set is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for a set of Stokke chairs that are ready for a literal lifetime more of use. The solid rosewood frames have been hand-sanded and refinished and they feature a beautiful grain coloration and pattern. The curved metal connectors that link the rosewood sticks have been sand-blasted and powder coated. The seats and backrests have been re-upholstered in an authentic Italian suede leather hide nearly indistinguishable from the original material, enhancing the chair’s vintage appeal.
Jens Harald Quistgaard was a Danish sculptor and designer, known principally for his work for the American company Dansk Designs, where he was chief designer from 1954 for the following three decades. Though a sculptor and grounded in traditional handicrafts, he quickly established a career as an industrial designer. From the mid-1950s his tableware and kitchenware designs became synonymous with Scandinavian modern and found their way into millions of homes in the US, Europe and Japan. Many of Jens Quistgaard's works are still produced today.
Incredibly rare, meticulously restored and instantly recognizable this stunning set of Stokke "Stick" Chairs is ready for a literal lifetime more of use and can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Danish Modern to Minimalism to Scandinavian Modern and everything in between. Very few of these Stokke chairs were ever produced and fewer still are currently available for sale in North America. Make these iconic "Stick" chairs yours today before they're gone forever.
Origin: Denmark
Proof: Signed
Period: 1960s
Material: Leather | Rosewood
State: Full Restoration
Condition Details: This extraordinary set of Stokke chairs has recently undergone a complete, exhaustive restoration and the results speak for themselves. The solid Brazilian rosewood has been hand-sanded and re-finished showing no scratches, stains or other damage whatsoever.
The seats and backrests feature new thick-cut, top-quality leather suede and the backs do conform to the sitters' back and recline on the brilliantly-designed hinges which were professionally powder-coated in an indestructible polyurethane paint. The seat cushions include new, medium density foam for maximum comfort and longevity.
These magnificent safari chairs are comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use thanks to their recent restoration process. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Danish Modern | Mid-Century Modern
SKU: AM02679-2
---Dimensions---
Width: 26.25 in / 66.68 cm
Depth: 27 in / 68.58 cm
Height: 28 in / 71.12 cm
Seat Height: 14 in / 35.56 cm
Arm Height: 21.25 in / 53.98 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.