Carl Hansen & Son VLA76 Foyer Chair
The Foyer Chair is characterized by a unique interplay between oak wood and upholstery, and the armrests are hand-polished with the utmost care to avoid the appearance of noticeable transitions. The Foyer Series was exclusively created by Vilhelm Lauritzen for Radiohuset in Copenhagen in 1945.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Width: 64.5 cm / 25.4 inch
- Depth: 80.5 cm / 31.7 inch
- Height: 79 cm / 31.1 inch
- Seat Height: 39 cm / 15.4 inch
MATERIALS:
- Frame: Solid Wood
- Seat/back: Foam
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Buttons will always match upholstery
Vilhelm Lauritzen
1894 - 1984
Vilhelm Theodor Lauritzen was one of Denmark’s most important architects of his time and became one of the fathers of Danish Modernism. Today, many of his projects remain as lasting examples of what was then a new and revolutionary architecture in which form follows function. He studied butterflies with great enthusiasm, but he was first and foremost an architect and maintained through his career that architecture should be an applied art that serves all – not just the few and the privileged. Among Vilhelm Lauritzen’s most famous and acclaimed works are Copenhagen Airport’s first terminal (1939), which is today known as the Vilhelm Lauritzen Terminal, the Radiohuset broadcasting building in Frederiksberg (1945), Vega – Folkets Hus cultural centre in Copenhagen (1956) and the Danish Embassy in Washington, D.C. (1960).
Vilhelm Lauritzen was born on 10 September 1894 in the town of Slagelse, Denmark. He graduated high school from Sorø Akademi in 1912 and from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture in Copenhagen in 1921. The following year, he founded Tegnestuen Vilhelm Lauritzen (today Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects). Lauritzen’s Modernist talent also included interior design, where he created everything from door handles, ashtrays and railings to lamps, sofas, and chairs.
In 1908, Carl Hansen founded Carl Hansen & Son. His mission? Passionate craftsmanship. The company thrives on the belief that exceptional craftsmanship and rational serial production can coexist, offering customers high-quality furniture at a reasonable price. Today, the brand remains committed to this principle.
Seamlessly integrating traditional woodworking techniques with cutting-edge technology, Carl Hansen & Son blends the best of the past and the present with long-lasting tables, seating, shelving, and more. Faithful to its inception, all designs are a testament to its commitment to quality and timeless design.
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