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SAXEFolding Chair
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BRAND
by Lassen
DESIGNER
Mogens Lassen
ORIGIN
Denmark
FINISHES
Oak/Natural Leather/Brass
Brown Oiled Oak/Brown Leather/Brass
Black Stained Oak/Black Leather/Brass
SUITABLE FOR
Indoor
LEAD TIME
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When the visionary architect-cum-designer, Mogens Lassen, designed the Saxe folding chair for The Cabinetmaker’s Guild Competition in 1955, it was considered a bit too modern and audacious. Mogens Lassen was regarded as an enfant terrible and never left anything to chance, but paid attention to every single detail, which is evident in this characterful and timeless chair. Today, more than 60 years later, Saxe’s minimalistic and distinctive lines and the perfect combination of leather, oak wood and brass detailing are regarded just as modern – a truly prime example of function uniting with aesthetics and quality.
As in Mogens Lassen’s architecture, nothing in the chair’s design is left to chance and everything is worked out down to the smallest detail. The strong, stretched leather clings to the wood and creates an almost harmonious, organic form. The curved rivets in brass along the back break with the otherwise stringent expression and exemplify the fact that Mogens Lassen was not afraid of going against the grain and breaking with conventions.
The collapsible chair invites an extra guest to join the gathering and with its minimalistic, simple expression is perfect in both large and small quality-conscious homes – and is at least as current and modern here 60 years on.
VARIANTS / SPECS
COLOURS
Natural Oak/Natural
Brown Oiled Oak/Brown
Black Stained Oak/Black
DIMENSIONS
W 60cm
D 67cm
H 84cm
SH 37cm
WARRANTY
PRODUCT WARRANTY
2 Year Domestic Warranty
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CRAFTSMANSHIP
“Good craftsmanship must be valued.” Mogen Lassen’s quotation resonates into the very heart of the by Lassen design ethos. Here high-quality materials, uncompromising expression and beautiful craftsmanship are valued in order to make products that can live on for generations.
By Lassen is amongst the few Danish design companies that primarily manufacture locally. The Kubus collection, Frame storage solution and ML42 stools, amongst other products, are crafted by exceptionally skilled Danish craftsmen who take pride in delivering design pieces of the highest quality.
Design
When the Mogens Lassen designed the Saxe folding chair for The Cabinetmaker’s Guild Competition in 1955, it was considered a bit too modern and audacious. Today, more than 60 years later, Saxe’s minimalistic and distinctive lines and the perfect combination of leather, oak wood and brass detailing are regarded just as modern - a true prime example of function uniting with aesthetics and quality.
Handcrafted
The strong, stretched leather clings to the wood and creates an almost harmonious, organic form. The curved rivets in brass along the back break with the otherwise stringent appearance, exemplifying the fact that
Mogens Lassen was not afraid of going against the grain and defying conventions.
Mogens Lassen was not afraid of going against the grain and defying conventions.
Respect
Not only is the manufacturing process infused with the same love as when the products were originally created, It is the respect for each product’s individual history, the environment, and the joy of being part of the process that creates its high-quality craftsmanship that by Lassen is known for. Local manufacturing isn’t just a stamp on a product. It is by Lassen's firm belief.
MADE IN DENMARK
by Lassen is among the few Danish design companies that manufacture locally, and the Kubus collection is, together with many other by Lassen products, including the Frame collection, crafted by highly skilled Danish hands that take pride each day in producing Danish design, made in Denmark.
MOGENS LASSEN
Architect Mogens Lassen (1901-1987) is among the greatest and most influential of Danish architects, a pioneer of Danish Functionalism, and is internationally renowned for his characteristic architecture. Mogens Lassen was inspired by the German design school Bauhaus, and its geometric shapes recur often in his iconic designs.
