Robert W.

Robert W. (1825-1902) was known as the best wicker maker in Denmark and was

appointed royal court purveyor. Many architects came to his workshop to get

knowhow and understanding about weaving and wickerwork. Among those were

Danish architects Arne Jacobsen, Viggo Boesen, Nanna & Jørgen Ditzel and Kay

Bojesen. They all had prototypes made in Robert’s workshop in Copenhagen.

Robert W. was a pioneer in rattan production. What he did to the craftsmanship and

the way he challenged the material lays the groundwork for the way we know rattan

furniture today.

ROBERT CHAIR