Gunnar Aagaard Andersen
Pair of stools, 1978
Ash / steel bolts
36 x 73 x 36 cm
14 1/8 x 28 3/4 x 14 1/8 in
14 1/8 x 28 3/4 x 14 1/8 in
PP Möbler, Denmark
The Ash stool which refers to the traditional rustic milking stool, was presented at Den Permanentes' exhibition, Copenhagen in October 1980 and was one of Andersen's latest designs. Gunnar Aagaard...
The Ash stool which refers to the traditional rustic milking stool, was presented at Den Permanentes' exhibition, Copenhagen in October 1980 and was one of Andersen's latest designs.
Gunnar Aagaard Andersen (1919-1982) worked as a visual artist, architect, graphic and interior designer, scenograph, and composer. He was a member of the artist group Linien II from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. During the same period, he resided in Paris. He was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen from 1972-82 and received the Eckersberg and Thorvaldsen Medaillen. His works can be found in many public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
One of Gunnar Aagaard Andersen's most notable achievements was his involvement in the design of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark. He played a crucial role in shaping the museum's architecture and interior design, blending art and architecture seamlessly.
As a furniture designer, Andersen's creations gained international recognition and continue to be sought-after collector's items. His chairs, tables, and cabinets often showcased innovative use of materials, such as wood, metal, and upholstery, while maintaining a strong focus on functionality and ergonomic comfort.
Today, his original vintage furniture pieces are highly valued and cherished as symbols of Danish design excellence and artistic innovation.
Gunnar Aagaard Andersen (1919-1982) worked as a visual artist, architect, graphic and interior designer, scenograph, and composer. He was a member of the artist group Linien II from the late 1940s to the early 1950s. During the same period, he resided in Paris. He was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen from 1972-82 and received the Eckersberg and Thorvaldsen Medaillen. His works can be found in many public and private collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
One of Gunnar Aagaard Andersen's most notable achievements was his involvement in the design of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark. He played a crucial role in shaping the museum's architecture and interior design, blending art and architecture seamlessly.
As a furniture designer, Andersen's creations gained international recognition and continue to be sought-after collector's items. His chairs, tables, and cabinets often showcased innovative use of materials, such as wood, metal, and upholstery, while maintaining a strong focus on functionality and ergonomic comfort.
Today, his original vintage furniture pieces are highly valued and cherished as symbols of Danish design excellence and artistic innovation.
Literature
Frederick Sieck, "Nutidig dansk möbeldesign", Nyt Nordisk Forlag Arnold Busch A/S 1990, p 42.Vibeke Petersen Gether, ‘GAaA – Gunnar Aagaard Andersen’, Strandberg Publishing 2016, p. 526