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Design by:Kai Kristiansen
Brand:
Miyazaki Chair Factory
The UNI Senior, originally known as chair 4110, is a testament to timeless design and practicality. Designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s, this chair gained true recognition nearly 50 years later when it was reintroduced by the Miyazaki Chair Factory in Japan. The prototype, #4110, was conceived in Denmark around 1960. In 2010, a workshop at Miyazaki Chair Manufacturing decided to reissue the chair with an improved backrest shape. In 2016, it was officially renamed UNI Senior as part of the UNI series.
Kristiansen regards the UNI Senior as one of his favourite designs. Its simple yet elegant form, characterized by gentle curves in the backrest and seat, offers comfortable support for the body. The absence of armrests allows for versatility in placement, enabling the chair to be easily tucked under tables for efficient space usage. Despite its compact size, when assembled, the chair boasts a sturdy construction, reflecting the practicality and efficiency of mid-century design principles.
W 490 x D 475 x H 745 / SH 465 mm
About Kai Kristiansen
Kai Kristiansen is among the most innovative and talented Danish designers of the mid-20th century. He was born in 1929 and trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. His mentor was the famed father of modern Danish furniture design, Kaare Klint. Kristiansen excelled as a cabinetmaker and, in 1955, set up his design workshop. His talent was quickly recognised by some of Denmark's finest cabinet makers, and the result is some of the most stunning furniture produced during the mid-century era. Kristiansen was a multifaceted designer who was comfortable designing a range of furniture. His work is defined by clean lines and a perfect balance of form and function. He created some of the most desirable lounge, dining, and office furniture of the day in luxurious teak and rosewood. As an avid supporter of furniture design, Kristiansen also organised many of the large furniture fairs in Denmark during the 1960s. Today, his designs are some of the most highly coveted examples of mid-century furniture to emerge from Denmark.
About Miyazaki Chair Factory
The Miyazaki Chair Factory is a Japanese furniture manufacturer specialising in wooden chairs. It aims to create products with high-quality, meaningful, and original designs that will be loved and cherished for many years. The factory was founded in 1969 in Tokushima, Japan.
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