Mid-Century Danish Design ‘Interdane’ Lounge Chair in Black & Red

A distinctive Interdane lounge chair, designed by Danish designer Oluf Lund and originally produced by Trio-Line A/S, Denmark. The design was introduced around 1990 and was subsequently taken into production by Stouby. The Interdane is a particularly interesting example of Scandinavian furniture design from the late 20th century, combining a highly architectural stainless-steel frame with a sculptural leather sling seat. The chair features a black leather upholstered seat and backrest with a contrasting deep red leather cylindrical headrest, supported by a precisely engineered stainless-steel tubular frame and a substantial circular pedestal base. Its most distinctive feature is the ingenious integrated reclining mechanism: the rear section can be folded forward to form a generously extended leg rest, transforming the chair from a compact lounge chair into a chaise-longue-like reclining position. This clever construction is one of the defining characteristics of the Interdane. The light, flexible construction gives the chair a subtle dynamic quality, while the graphic lines of the steel frame and carefully stitched leather upholstery create a strong sculptural presence. The design received the Danish Design Prize in 1991 and has subsequently become a sought-after example of Danish post-war / late-20th-century furniture design. This particular fixed-base example has developed an attractive vintage patina, with visible signs of age and use to the leather and some age-related wear to the metal base, consistent with its vintage character. Designer: Oluf Lund. Model: Interdane. Manufacturer: Trio-Line A/S / later Stouby, Denmark. Design: 1989/1990. Period: c. 1990s. Origin: Denmark. Materials: Black and red leather, stainless steel. Style: Vintage Danish / Scandinavian Design. Code: CH2015. Dimensions: Height 103 cm, Width 58 cm, Depth 90–142 cm, Seating Height 38 cm.