Eva & Nils Koppel
Exceptional set of ten Butterfly chairs, 1950
Beech and white wool fabric
90 x 58 x 53 cm
35 3/8 x 22 7/8 x 20 7/8 in
35 3/8 x 22 7/8 x 20 7/8 in
Manufactured by Møbelfabrikken Norden
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This group of ten « butterfly » chairs is an exceptional ensemble due to the rarity of this model. It is also the first set of this size to ever...
This group of ten « butterfly » chairs is an exceptional ensemble due to the rarity of this model. It is also the first set of this size to ever appear on the market.
Designed in the early 1950’s, the chairs were manufactured by Møbelfabrikken Norden in Denmark. The name of the chairs comes from the shape of the back that gives them a unique and original aspect, as it resembles the silhouette of a butterfly. Beech was used to create the simple and elegant structures of the chairs. They have been recently reupholstered with bright white wool, creating a brilliant ensemble.
Eva and Nils Koppel were a Danish architect couple whose work held a very important place in the history of Scandinavian design of the 20th century. They studied and graduated from the School of Architecture of Copenhagen. At the beginning of their career, they worked in Finland at Alvar Aalto’s design studio. In 1946, they established their own studio back in their home in Denmark.
During their active years, they earned a significant reputation, working on major architectural projects and designing wallpaper, light fixtures and furniture. In 1956, Nils Koppel was appointed Inspector of Royal Buildings. Their growing architectural firm was then commissioned with more substantial projects. At the end of the 1960’s, they formed KKE, which became one of Denmark’s largest architectural firm.
Designed in the early 1950’s, the chairs were manufactured by Møbelfabrikken Norden in Denmark. The name of the chairs comes from the shape of the back that gives them a unique and original aspect, as it resembles the silhouette of a butterfly. Beech was used to create the simple and elegant structures of the chairs. They have been recently reupholstered with bright white wool, creating a brilliant ensemble.
Eva and Nils Koppel were a Danish architect couple whose work held a very important place in the history of Scandinavian design of the 20th century. They studied and graduated from the School of Architecture of Copenhagen. At the beginning of their career, they worked in Finland at Alvar Aalto’s design studio. In 1946, they established their own studio back in their home in Denmark.
During their active years, they earned a significant reputation, working on major architectural projects and designing wallpaper, light fixtures and furniture. In 1956, Nils Koppel was appointed Inspector of Royal Buildings. Their growing architectural firm was then commissioned with more substantial projects. At the end of the 1960’s, they formed KKE, which became one of Denmark’s largest architectural firm.
