The KK47000 Safari Chair is an iconic example of Kaare Klint’s design ideology. Klint effortlessly transformed an historical archetype into a modern, collapsible chair. His considered design is a hallmark of sophistication and pure craftsmanship for contemporary interiors.
The KK47000 Safari Chair is a refinement of the chairs brought on an African safari by an American cinematographer and his wife. Klint noticed the chairs in the couple’s photos. They were most likely based on Indian Roorkhee Chairs used by the British military – possibly the first examples of self-assembled furniture.
The original featured glueless joints, tool-free assembly, and an intelligent construction that caused the joints to tighten when the chair was occupied, enhancing strength and stability.
Klint focused on simplifying, clarifying and refining the lounge chair’s composition, exhibiting his final Safari Chair design in 1933 at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition.
While inspired by its British predecessor, Klint’s sophisticated, lightweight chair is defined by his signature systematic approach, fine craftsmanship, well-conceived proportions, and remarkable material effects.
Discover the KK47000 collection at Carl Hansen & Søn
Frame: Solid Ash
Timber treatments: White Oil
Seat/Back and Seat Cushion: Fabric Group 1 – Natural Canvas (100% Linen) only | Leather Group B – Thor (limited colours) 301, 307, 325, 332 |
Armrest: Saddle leather
Dimensions: W 57 cm x D 57 cm x H 80 cm | Seat height 34 cm | Armrest height 56 cm
Brand: Carl Hansen & Søn
Designer: Kaare Klint
Year of design: 1933
Country of origin: Denmark
Price:
Chair – Canvas $2,604 | Leather $4,846
Cushion – Canvas $614 | Leather $1,398
