Cherry veneer

Beautiful Space Age armchair made in Denmark in the 1950s. The piece is made of solid wood with natural cherry veneer treated with wax. The shape features the iconic Space Age design lines. The curved wood armrests, the oblique seat and the flattered legs are stylized in a manner specific to some of the best-known designers of that period, Charles and Ray Eames. The velour upholstery is typical for the 1950s and is attached to metallic targets. The Space Age is a time period encompassing the activities related to the Space Race, space exploration, space technology, and the cultural developments influenced by these events. The Space Age is generally considered to have begun with Sputnik (1957). During the 1950s, architecture, furniture, interior design, cars, and gadget design took on a curiously spaceflight-inspired aesthetic.