Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair  

Hmm, never really thought about it before but that's exactly what I like about the Egg & Swan chairs and similar designs--that the upholster fabric (or leather) plays a major role. But then, I've been a fabric nut all my life.

(I love wood and joinery and all that, too, don't get me wrong. But if it was pick one or die, it'd be fabric.)

Yep, Arne Jacobsen as a designer was a tailor and sculptor who clothed abstract shapes that were sold as furniture. The emphatically hand stitched seams were even a part of this. His furniture should be an upholsterers delight. Sartorial perfection is of the utmost importance in an AJ piece.

Mogensen and Wegner were the woodworkers who were devoted to their medium of woodworking above all else.

Poul Kj

Leif: Would be interested in your comments abour Finn Juhl though. I think his designs unite the best of both worlds. Pelican and Poet are striking examples of abstract sculptures with structures hidden beneath fine upholstery while the woodwork of the 45 gets me exited all the time.