Viggo Boesen

Despite his quiet presence in the industry, Viggo Boesen

(1907-1985) contributed greatly to Denmark’s signature

design aesthetic in the 1930s. His original ideas, organic

shapes and expressive design language were precursors

to Denmark’s stance on modernism in the decades that

followed, reflecting Scandinavian ‘Funkis’ style, a Nordic

take on Art Deco. In contrast to mass-produced materials

and the more minimal and restrained approach of

the Bauhaus school of thought, Boesen brought a soft,

warm and almost naive aspect to design, ushering

in new forms of upholstered furniture.

Little Petra

VB1

Petra

VB3

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Collection Catalogue | Lasting impressions

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