Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen easy chair

This is an easy chair model 7701, part of the Kongeserien series designed in 1985 by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen and produced by Botium in Denmark. The chair combines beech wood, cane, and leather in a construction that emphasizes lightness, geometry, and traditional craftsmanship. The frame is made of solid beech with a warm, natural tone, shaped into a rounded form that encloses the sitter with a continuous backrest and armrest. The back is executed in woven cane, creating a translucent quality and a contrast of textures against the smooth wood. The seat cushion is upholstered in patinated leather, originally a reddish-brown tone, now showing wear, staining, and natural signs of age.

The chair’s condition is good vintage with visible signs of usage, particularly in the leather upholstery and with some small damage to the cane work. These signs reflect the chair’s history and material authenticity, contributing to the aged character typical of Scandinavian vintage pieces. The frame remains structurally sound, with visible joinery and careful detailing that point to the high level of craftsmanship associated with Botium’s production.

Rud Thygesen (b. 1932) and Johnny Sørensen (b. 1944) were Danish designers whose partnership became significant in the 1970s and 1980s. Their work often explored modularity, functionality, and reinterpretations of traditional Danish design principles through a modern lens. The Kongeserien collection is one of their most recognizable series, balancing minimalism with tactile materials. Produced by Botium, a Danish manufacturer known for its commitment to quality and modern furniture production during the late 20th century, the chair reflects the period’s emphasis on both utility and comfort within a refined design language.

Stylistically, the piece belongs to the late modern Scandinavian design tradition, where simplicity of form, honesty in materials, and functionality were central. The combination of cane and leather recalls earlier modernist experiments with natural materials but here is framed within a distinctly 1980s Danish interpretation that values warmth and approachable forms.

The dimensions are 69 cm wide, 62 cm deep, and 70 cm high, with a seat height of 40 cm (approximately 27.1 x 24.4 x 27.5 inches, seat height 15.7 inches).