It was designed in 1958 by Danish twin brothers and architects Ib and Jørgen Rasmussen. In the chair's lifetime, it has received several design awards, including one for the Kevi wheel, which Jørgen Rasmussen designed in 1965. The Kevi chair finally gave the world the ideal solution for sitting comfortably while at the same time being able to move the chair easily in all directions.
The furniture manufacturer Engelbrechts celebrated the anniversary by launching an anniversary line called the 2050. Only 250 copies of that line were produced. The anniversary edition came with a certificate and was personally signed on the bottom by Jørgen Rasmussen.
My SIL recentely found this much older version, which will soon be available in the store. It's such a cool minimalist little chair, and I especially love the oval casters. They look like little shoes. (Remember the Johnny Depp lunch counter "bread dance" in Benny & Joon?) And the little white dots on the rosewood backrest are such a cool touch. Although the upholstered seat is in good condition, I think there are some serious plans to make it ultra-fabulous.
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| Kevi chair by Ib and Jørgen Rasmussen |
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