Kaare Klint born 1888-1954 is considered to be the father of Danish Modern furniture Design. He introduced designs that utilized clean lines, superb craftsmanship and the best materials available. He founded the Furniture School at the Royal Academy in 1924 and was a professor at the Danish School of Art and Design. He was a great influence on the younger Danish designers of the period.
Ole Wanscher 1903-1985 was one of these young designers who studied with Klint. He worked with Klint after he completed of his studies for several years, before setting up an office of his own specializing in furniture design. He worked with the master joiner A. J. Iversen from 1930through the 1940's. The designs that they produced together are now viewed as classic modern pieces. He left his private firm and became associated with P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. His designs were called orderly, delicate,and elegant. His work is highly valued among collectors.
We can thank these giants of modern design for all their influence of the designers who followed.
