RARE Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Armchair in Teak & Velour by Helge Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pederse, Denmark, c. 1960s

Title: RARE Danish Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Armchair in Teak & Velour by Helge Vestergaard Jensen for Peder Pederse, Denmark, c. 1960sAbout: Introducing an incredibly rare armchair designed by the incomparable Helge Vestergaard Jensen. Constructed from a frame of solid Burmese teak and replete with variegated woodgrains and intricate joinery this artfully designed and crafted armchair features new, luxurious velour upholstery. Recently and painstakingly restored this aesthetically stunning chair has been hand sanded and refinished bringing the chair back from the dead.Studying at the prestigious Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Furniture, Helge Vestergaard Jensen worked at several major Danish architecture firms, including Kaare Klint, Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen, Palle Suenson, and Vilhelm Lauritzen and in 1950 he established his own practice.Jensen frequently collaborated with master cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen and together they were regular exhibitors at the Cabi