Pair of Erik Buch Teak Bar Stools, Denmark 1960’s

This rare pair of teak bar stools by renowned Danish designer Erik Buch, designed in the 1960’s, embodies the beauty and quality of mid-century Danish design. With a solid teak frame showcasing a rich, natural grain and seats in black aniline leather, these stools offer an elegant yet comfortable seating option for any modern kitchen island or bar.

 

Though a slight variation from Buch's iconic Model 61, these stools feature the same sculptural, organic lines that make his designs timeless. Built with quality materials and superior craftsmanship, they are both durable and stylish, blending effortlessly into contemporary interiors.

 

Erik Buch, born in Copenhagen in 1923, was celebrated for his mastery of woodwork and a distinctive Scandinavian aesthetic. His dedication to creating functional, organic pieces has left a lasting impact on mid-century furniture design, with these stools standing as fine examples of his legacy.

 

DESIGNER 

Erik Buch

MANUFACTURER

Chr. Christensens Møbelfabrik

ORIGIN

Denmark

DIMENSIONS

H: 82.5cm W: 39cm D: 43cm Seat Height: 75cm

 

CONDITION

Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use, they have been gently refurbished and refinished.

 

Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside: Made in Denmark Chr. Christensens MobelFabrik I/S Vamdrup 

 

 

Erik Buch

Danish industrial designer Erik Buch (pronounced Buck) was born in 1923 in Copenhagen. Designing in the Scandinavian modern style, Buch’s organic and functional aesthetic resulted in furniture that spanned chairs, stools, and cabinets. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, Buch combined fabric and leather with nicely grained woods, such as polished teak, oak, and rosewood.

Buch first found success with his Model 49 chair (1949). The chair, which is produced in both carver and dining chair styles, features a curved “floating” seat and a classic Scandinavian modern aesthetic. Arguably his most famous design, the Model 61 barstool (1961) has a typically Scandinavian base with organically sculpted lines. Many of Buch’s designs are named after the year in which they were conceived, especially those produced by the cabinetmaker and furniture manufacture Oddense Maskinsnedkeri. Oddense was renamed O.D. Møbler in the late 1960s or early ‘70s, which is reflected on the labels of later Model 61 productions.

Other designs by Buch include the Captain’s Chair (1955) for Ørum Møbler, Model 310 dining chair for Chr. Christiansen (1960s), and a t-shaped rosewood bar stool for Dyrlund (1960s).

It is believed that Buch passed away in 1973, though some sources state 1982. Little is known of his personal life, but his professional legacy remains as his designs continue to be appreciated on the vintage market for their high-quality materials, solid craftsmanship, and Scandinavian aesthetic.

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