Set of four "501" lounge chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in teak, Denmark, 1950s.

Famous lounge chair model 501 in teak, also known as the "Japan" chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. A set of very comfortable and sturdy lounge chairs, which can also be used as modules to create two small benches or a larger one, for example. The teak is still in very good condition and has a nice deep color. The chair features lovely details such as tapered legs and marked ends that create a good balance with the straighter lines of the backrest. Viewed from the back, it is not uninteresting to place in the middle of a room. The rounded crossbars work very well on this chair. Reupholstering is recommended although the fabric is still usable. You can send your own fabric or leather (black would be nice) or we can of course help you choose. We work with the best fabrics on the market such as Dedar, Pierre Frey, and Kvadrat, or according to your preference. Some interesting information about Søborg Møbelfabrik: The Danish furniture manufacturer Søborg Møbelfabrik was founded in 1890 by cabinetmaker Jacob E. Jacobsen. Dedicated to producing high-quality furniture that showcases the tradition of Danish design, Søborg Møbelfabrik, run from generation to generation by the Jacobsen family, has worked with some of Denmark's most celebrated mid-century furniture designers. Located in the suburbs of Copenhagen, the traditional cabinetmaking workshop established by Jacob Jacobsen was modernized by his sons Arne (1899-1977, not related to designer Arne Jacobsen) and Orla (1895-1980) when they took over the business in 1930. They collaborated with several cabinetmakers, architects, and young design talents during the mid-century period, including Peter Hvidt (1916-1986) & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (1907-1993), Mogens Lassen (1901-1987), Børge Mogensen (1914-1972), and Bernt Petersen (1937-2017). Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Søborg Møbelfabrik participated in the annual exhibitions organized by the Copenhagen Guild of Carpenters. In 1942, architect Mogens Lassen designed a solid mahogany stool in the shape of a sculpted semicircle for the furniture exhibition of the Guild of Carpenters at the Museum of Industrial Art in Copenhagen. Other notable creations for Søborg include Mogensen's King of Diamonds Chair (1944) and the Chinese Cabinet (also 1944, exhibited at the Guild of Carpenters), as well as cabinet No. 302, sideboard No. 309a, dining set No. 311, and chairs No. 316 and 317 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen (all from the 1950s). In 1976, designer Christian Hvidt (born 1946) collaborated with Søborg, creating several furniture models for home and office. His wall systems SM03, SM76, and SM200 are among his most renowned creations. Dimensions. Width: 55 cm. Height: 69 cm.