Bent Møller Jepsen easy chair
This very rare three-legged easy chair with matching stool was designed by Bent Møller Jepsen in 1961 and produced by Sitamo Møbler in Denmark. The set exemplifies Danish mid-century experimentation, combining sculptural geometry with functional construction in a precise and unconventional manner.
The frame is made from solid teak, featuring a warm reddish-brown hue and visible linear grain. The armchair’s architectural tri-legged structure includes a central rear leg supporting a bold, upright circular backrest. This distinctive three-legged base is reinforced by a solid triangular stretcher, which enhances both the visual symmetry and structural integrity of the piece. The design is formally minimal yet conceptually expressive, reflecting the era’s interest in geometric abstraction.
The seat and backrest are circular and upholstered in the original black leather, which has developed a subtle patina but remains in very good condition, showing only minor surface creases consistent with careful use. The seat is securely set within the teak frame, and the armrests are small flat discs—cylindrical in shape—positioned atop the upright front legs, adding a sculptural accent to the otherwise restrained composition.
The accompanying stool mirrors the chair’s formal qualities, featuring a round leather cushion and a four-legged teak base that employs the same joinery language. Together, these pieces reflect Jepsen’s attention to proportion, clarity of form, and functional sculpture.
Bent Møller Jepsen was an architect and furniture designer active in the postwar period. His work, though less prolific than some contemporaries, is noted for strong material sensibility and an architectural approach to structure. Sitamo Møbler, a smaller Danish cabinetmaker, specialized in limited-edition or low-production modernist designs, often working with high-quality hardwoods like teak.
This set is an important and highly uncommon example of early 1960s Danish design, illustrating the fusion of experimentation and traditional cabinetmaking during a pivotal moment in Scandinavian furniture history.
The chair measures 66 cm wide, 59 cm deep, and 80 cm high, with a seat height of 42 cm (approximately 26 inches wide, 23.2 inches deep, 31.5 inches high, and 16.5 inches seat height). The stool measures 49 cm wide, 47.5 cm deep, and 36 cm high (approximately 19.3 inches wide, 18.7 inches deep, and 14.2 inches high).
