Erik Buch (1923–1982) was a Danish furniture designer known for his significant contributions to the mid-century modern design movement. He is particularly recognized for his innovative chair designs, which are characterized by their functional simplicity and focus on comfort. Here's a brief biography of Erik Buch:

Erik Buch was born on January 20, 1923, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He trained as a cabinetmaker and later pursued formal studies in furniture design at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. In the early 1940s, Erik Buch established his own furniture workshop in Copenhagen, where he began designing and crafting furniture pieces.

During the mid-20th century, he gained prominence for his modernist designs that combined clean lines, organic forms, and an emphasis on practicality. Buch's most iconic and enduring design is the "Model 61" dining chair, created in 1956. This chair features an elegant curved wooden backrest more...

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An Erik Buch elbow chair, Danish, circa 1960s, rosewood veneer…

1960s Danish Rosewood Elbow Chair with Red Leather Upholstery

An Erik Buch elbow chair, Danish, circa 1960s, rosewood veneer and red leather upholstery, 81 cm high, 61 cm wide, 48 cm deep, seat height 44 cm

An Erik Buch elbow chair, Danish, circa 1960s, teak veneer and…

Erik Buch Teak Elbow Chair with Black Leather Seat

An Erik Buch elbow chair, Danish, circa 1960s, teak veneer and black leather, 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 55 cm deep, seat height 43 cm

Od-49 chair, c.1960s, designed by Erik Buch for Od Mobler,…

Vintage Erik Buch Oak Chair with Green Fabric Upholstery

Od-49 chair, c.1960s, designed by Erik Buch for Od Mobler, Denmark. Oak frame with paddle armrests. Floating seat with green fabric upholstery. Height 80 cm, width 60 cm, depth 45 cm.

Od-49 dining chairs, designed by Erik Buch, for Oddense…

Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs with Blue Upholstery

Od-49 dining chairs, designed by Erik Buch, for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, c.1960s Denmark, set of four rosewood with, blue upholstered seats, height 80 cm, width 50 cm, depth 52

Erik Buch set of six dining chairs for Odense Maskinsnedkeri;…

Pink Upholstered Erik Buch Dining Chairs

Erik Buch set of six dining chairs for Odense Maskinsnedkeri; solid oak frames re-upholstered in pink fabric. Denmark; c 1960s; 80 cm high, 60 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Pair of Erik Buch 'Model Od-61' Barstools, black vinyl on teak…

Vintage Danish Barstools - Erik Buch Design

Pair of Erik Buch 'Model Od-61' Barstools, black vinyl on teak frames. Denmark, c 1960s, 84 cm high, 36 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Pair of Erik Buch 'Model Od-61' Barstools, 1970s patterned…

Patterned Fabric Teak Barstools by Erik Buch

Pair of Erik Buch 'Model Od-61' Barstools, 1970s patterned fabric on teak frames. Denmark, c 1960s, 84 cm high, 36 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Erik Buch (Danish, 1923-1982), Three Bar Stools, Model 61,…

Erik Buch Walnut Bar Stools with Terracotta Leather Seats

Erik Buch (Danish, 1923-1982), Three Bar Stools, Model 61, designed 1961, manufactured by Great Dane, walnut and terracotta leather (3), height 61 cm. Provenance: Great Dane, Sydney, c. 2017, Private Collection, Sydney

Erik Buch pair of armchairs, red wool upholstery on blonde wood…

Red Wool Armchairs by Erik Buch (1960s, Denmark)

Erik Buch pair of armchairs, red wool upholstery on blonde wood frames, Denmark, c 1960s, 80 cm high, 67 cm wide, 45d, (Leonard Joel delivery size: large)

Erik Buch 'Model 49' elbow chair, oak and fabric, Denmark, c…

Erik Buch Oak Elbow Chair

Erik Buch 'Model 49' elbow chair, oak and fabric, Denmark, c 1960s

Five Erik Buch dining chairs and one other, black vinyl…

Erik Buch Dining Chairs Set with Restored Black Vinyl Upholstery

Five Erik Buch dining chairs and one other, black vinyl upholstery restored, Denmark, c 1960s, please note: one of these chairs is slightly lighter in colour and shorter in height.

Erik Buch six dining chairs, teak with new black vinyl…

Teak Dining Chairs with Black Vinyl Seats, Denmark c. 1960s

Erik Buch six dining chairs, teak with new black vinyl upholstered seats, Denmark, c 1960s

Four Erik Buch stools for great Dane, black leather seats, oak…

Black Leather Erik Buch Stools with Oak Frame

Four Erik Buch stools for great Dane, black leather seats, oak frame, Denmark, c 2000s

A pair of Erik Buch stools for Domus Danica, rosewood and red…

Erik Buch Rosewood Stools with Red Leather Seats

A pair of Erik Buch stools for Domus Danica, rosewood and red leather, 84 cm cm high, 37 cm cm wide, 37 cm deep

Six Erik Buch model 49 dining chairs. C. 1950s Denmark.…

Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs with Leather Backs

Six Erik Buch model 49 dining chairs. C. 1950s Denmark. Manufactured by Aage Christensen. Teak, upholstered leather backs, vinyl bases. 84 cm high, 39 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Seat height 76 cm

Four Eric Buch bar stools. Denmark. 78 cm high, 36 cm wide, 38d

Danish Eric Buch Bar Stools - Set of Four

Four Eric Buch bar stools. Denmark. 78 cm high, 36 cm wide, 38d

Erik Buch for Skovby Mobelfabrik Danish, four door palisander…

Erik Buch Rosewood Sideboard with Sliding Doors

Erik Buch for Skovby Mobelfabrik Danish, four door palisander rosewood tall sideboard, the sliding doors open to reveal shelving and a drawer section with a mirrored back. Superb patina and colour. Width 196 cm, height 110 cm, depth 43 cm

Set of six Erik Buch dining chairs, circa 1960s

1960s Erik Buch Dining Chairs Set of Six

Set of six Erik Buch dining chairs, circa 1960s

Erik Buch, set of six dining chairs, teak with upholstered…

Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Erik Buch (6)

Erik Buch, set of six dining chairs, teak with upholstered seats, manufactured by Chr. Christiansen Mobelfabrik, Denmark, stamped to underside 'Made in Denmark, CHR. Christensens, Mobelfabrik Vamdrup, Erik Buch' (6). Height 81 cm