The ARCH collection is a tribute to architect Magnus Læssøe Stephensen (1903-1984)
ARCH originates from a basic study of forms and embodies a mixture of lightness and weight as contrasts in discreet interaction with each other; straight sculptural lines are flanked by the curves of the armrest, an embodiment of the ‘midcentury’ functionalism.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Design:
Year:
Materials:
Mazo x Magnus Læssøe Stephensen
2020
Upholstery & Oakwood Veneer
Standard textiles:
DAW: Royal, Mohair, Mcnutt
ROMO: Linara
BUTE: Storr
KVADRAT: Remix, Hallingdal and Fiord
DEDAR: Artemidor, Linaer
JENNIFER SHORTO: Kongaline, Seafoam
SKANDILOC sheepskin: Moonlight, Sahara, Honey
COM/COL
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Magnus Læssøe Stephensen
To his contemporaries Magnus Læssøe Stephensen was known for his particular style. A warm functionalism with tentacles reaching both Bauhaus and Japanese arts and crafts. He had a flair for the Japanese and ancient take on simplicity, and combined that with local Nordic materials – and it is safe to say that his relentless versions and variations of chairs found their way into many homes, where they have survived for generations.