An exceptional suite of four reinforced concrete chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by Fritz Halvorsens Betonvarefabrik.
Développé en 1954, ce modèle s’inscrit dans les premières recherches de Kjærholm autour de la conception en matériau unique. S’inspirant notamment de la Zig Zag Chair de Gerrit Rietveld, il transpose cette logique structurelle au béton moulé, donnant naissance au système modulaire “Beton Elementer” composé de chaises et de tables.
The project was commissioned by Niels Lauritz Dam, county surveyor in northwestern Denmark. Kjærholm was tasked with designing furnishings that would be durable and adaptable for outdoor use. In response, he developed a modular system allowing the elements to function independently or be combined in varying lengths. Anchored into the ground, the elements were conceived for permanence and direct integration into the landscape.
The chairs presented here remain in original condition and are structurally sound, showing signs of age including paint loss, surface wear, and a fine crack on one chair, consistent with long-term outdoor exposure. Due to its reinforced concrete construction, the chair remains perfectly stable. This patina, inseparable from their history, reflects Kjærholm’s original intention for the Beton Elementer — conceived to endure over time.
Proposées aujourd’hui sous la forme d’une suite complète de quatre, ces chaises constituent l’un des chapitres les plus rares et les plus singuliers de l’œuvre de Kjærholm.
Bibliography: Michael Sheridan, in collaboration with the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Poul Kjærholm: Furniture Architect, 2006, pp. 51, 53.
The chairs were originally designed to be anchored directly into the ground. The custom display plinths are included and indicate the intended ground level, providing a ready-made template for the correct installation angle and depth.
A complete restoration can be arranged upon request. Contact us for further details.
Chaque pièce est soigneusement nettoyée et, lorsque nécessaire, restaurée dans le respect de sa conception originale.
De légères traces d’usage et une patine naturelle peuvent subsister, comme partie intégrante de son histoire.