RENOVATED Vintage Retro 60's Frank Reenskaug / Bramin Rocker Rocking Chair in Walnut

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For sale very rare, fully renovated walnut rocking chair (model no. 182 Gyngestol) designed by Frank Reenskaug for Bramin during the 60’s.

Danish furniture manufacturer Bramin was founded in Bramming, a region on the west coast of the Jutland peninsula. Throughout the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, the company produced seating, tables, and casegoods in a style representative of the Danish mid-century modern era. Bramin collaborated with many well respected Danish designers, such as Johannes Andersen, Hans Olsen, Kurt Østervig, and Frank Reenskaug. However, Bramin’s most successful relationship was undoubtedly with H.W Klein, a Norwegian-born designer who moved to Denmark in 1960 to work for the company. Klein's most notable design is the Ønskestolen (mid-1960s), a padded leather lounge chair on a five-star swivel base, but he was also known for wide range of living room suites, dining suites, and storage options. Other memorable Bramin pieces include the classic Rocking Chair No. 182 by Reenskaug (circa 1958) and the idiosyncratically asymmetrical Chair No. 168 by Olsen (circa 1956).
For decades, the region of Bramming was a major hub for the Danish furniture industry, boasting 20 factories at its peak. Particularly hard hit by the global recession in the early-1980s, many Bramming-based businesses closed, Bramin included. After the closure, Klein moved to San Francisco. Though much of Bramin's history has been lost over time, the company's prolific furniture output has found a vibrant place in today's vintage market.

This very comfortable rocking chair features a walnut wood frame with six vertical spindles on the open back for support. The sides, below the arm rests, feature an X-shape that connects the arm rests and backrest to the base. Custom made to original template loose cushions are recovered in beautiful earthy olive green velvet.

Size of the chair (approximately):
Height: 35” (88cm)
Width: 27” (68cm)
Depth: 34” (87cm)
Seat Height with the cushion: 18” (46cm)

The rocking chair has been professionally restored to its original condition and is being sold in as new condition. It has been striped of all old oil, any dents or scratches have been removed, and re-oiled to a pristine condition. It is free of any damage, splits or wear to joints (please note this chair was designed to be transported as a flat pack so the back spindles have not been glued originally). The webbing has been replaced and it comes with custom made cushions (including new foam inserts). The Barmin label is still present.

Please see pictures for a better idea of the condition. I have tried to show colours as accurately as possible but please remember colours do appear differently on some monitors.

Item is available for the collection from London, E7 9JX. I can offer a delivery in person to any London address for at a cost of £45. Delivery to London vicinity area is also possible. Please contact me for a quote before making a purchase. London deliveries are only available on late evenings during the week. I am more flexible with the delivery time on weekends. The buyer is also welcome to arrange an own courier collection. I can recommend Proovia (they can provide an immediate quote).

Posted: 39 days ago

Ad ID: 1500513931