Pair of Flemming Lassen Sheepskin Armchairs
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attributed to Flemming Lassen pair of Sheepskin covered armchairs, each with curved back and arms on turned front legs. Height 73 cm, width 75 cm, depth 80 cm. Provenance: Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers, Denmark. Private Collection, Denmark. Private Collection, Southern Highlands, acquired from the above 2018. Other Notes: Flemming Lassen (Denmark, 1902-1984) was a modernist architect and designer who achieved international recognition for his unique designs and iconic architecture. He worked closely with Arne Jacobsen on significant projects such as the award-winning house of the future and Søllerød town hall. He also partnered with Erik Møller to design the Nyborg Library (1940) for which he was awarded the Eckersberg Medal.
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- Attributed - A cataloguing term where the item in the opinion of the cataloguers, is a of the period of the artist, craftsman or designer, and which probably in whole or part is the work of that person.
- Modernism / Modernist - Modernist furniture and design emerged in the early to mid-20th century as a response to traditional styles of the 19th century and prior times, and a reflection of the technological and social changes of the time. Characteristics of Modernist furniture and design include simplicity and minimalism and clean lines and a lack of unnecessary ornamentation are key features. That form follows function is a fundamental principle of Modernist design, and furniture and objects are designed with a focus on their practical use.
Modernist furniture often incorporates geometric shapes, such as cubes, rectangles, and circles. This reflects a departure from the more ornate and curvilinear forms of previous design styles. The furniture often prioritizes ergonomic design, ensuring that objects are comfortable and user-friendly. Modernist designers aimed to create designs that could be mass-produced, making good design accessible to a broader population.
Prominent figures associated with Modernist furniture and object design include designers such as Hans Wegner, Verner Panton, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Ettore Sottsass
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