Carl-Axel Acking easy chairs

Item number: 142089Category: Seating
This is sold as a set of 2 pieces.
Information

This rare pair of Trienna easy chairs was designed by Swedish architect and designer Carl-Axel Acking and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in 1957. The chairs feature a solid oak frame with a natural finish that highlights the wood grain and enhances the design’s structural integrity. The original leather upholstery has aged gracefully, developing a rich patina that reflects the natural aging process of the material.

The design incorporates a suspended leather seat and backrest, secured by wooden pegs and detailed stitching, emphasizing both craftsmanship and durability. The leather is shaped to provide ergonomic support while maintaining a visually light and airy appearance. The curved armrests are wrapped in matching leather, with carefully cut-out sections that reveal the oak beneath, adding a tactile and decorative element to the overall design.

Carl-Axel Acking was a significant figure in Swedish design, known for his contributions to Scandinavian modernism that balanced functionality with warmth and refined craftsmanship. His work often highlighted the harmony between natural materials and precise construction techniques.

Nordiska Kompaniet, the manufacturer, was a prestigious Swedish furniture producer celebrated for its high-quality craftsmanship and collaborations with leading designers. Their mid-century output remains highly collectible, reflecting the era’s dedication to functional beauty and material authenticity.

The chairs measure 69 cm in width, 75 cm in depth, and 75 cm in height (27.2 by 29.5 by 29.5 inches), with a seat height of 35 cm (13.8 inches). The leather upholstery shows natural wear consistent with its age, preserving the chairs’ vintage character.

Literature

Dan Gordan, Swedish Chairs and Their Designers 1899-2013, 2014, p. 194.

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
W: 69 / D: 75 / H: 75 / Seat H: 35
ProducerNK Nordiska Kompaniet
ColorTan
Decade1950s
CountrySweden
StyleMid Century, Scandinavian Modern
MaterialLeather, Oak
Designed in1957
Item Number142089
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Designer

Carl-Axel Acking

Disclaimer
Our furniture is carefully selected original objects with a documented design history. As they are vintage items, there is normal wear, age-related patina, minor marks or variations in surface and color. These traces are part of the authenticity of the furniture and do not constitute defects.
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