Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
About the Item
- Creator:Sibast (Cabinetmaker),George Tanier (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1062437840532
Sibast
While the origins of Sibast can be traced back to wooden furnishings created in a modest cabinetmaker’s workshop in 1908, the Danish company is best known for the vintage dining chairs, desks, armchairs and other pieces it produced during the postwar years. Owing largely to the creative direction of designer Helge Sibast during that period, the manufacturer is internationally revered today for its wide range of sleek and collectible Scandinavian modern furniture.
Sibast was established by cabinetmaker Peder Olsen Sibast in 1908 as a small carpentry shop in rural Denmark. Peder's son Helge was born that year and began apprenticing alongside his father at a young age. In the 1940s, when the elder Sibast passed away, Helge assumed a management role at the company alongside his siblings, Ole and Emma.
Helge was tasked with leading design, production and product development at a time when what we now call mid-century modernist furniture design was gaining popularity with American consumers and elsewhere, and his own designs reflected a focus on craftsmanship and an emphasis on clean lines as well as the use of organic materials in their construction. Sibast also enlisted the talents of other renowned Danish modernists including Piet Hein, Arne Vodder and Grete Jalk. Vodder designed many of the brand’s armchairs, dining tables and dining chairs that were exported to the United States throughout the ‘50s and ‘60s.
In 1953, the company introduced two of Helge Sibast's most celebrated creations — the Sibast No. 7 and No. 8 chairs. The popular Sibast No. 7 dining chair is noted for its floating backrest and expressive form. With its sturdy Y-frame, the unassuming Sibast No. 8 was a worldwide hit when it debuted, and its simple and functional mid-century modern appeal made it an instant classic. In the 1960s, Sibast chairs were even purchased for interiors at the White House.
The Sibast family sold the company in 1984 but retained the copyrights to Helge's designs. In 2012, Helge's grandson Ditlev and his wife Anna relaunched the Sibast furniture company. The brand’s offerings include many of Helge's original creations alongside new designs that adhere to the company's long-held tradition of creating sculptural, innovative and functional furniture.
Find vintage Sibast storage pieces, seating and tables on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Buffalo, NY
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-PetersenBy George Tanier, Sibast, H. Brockmann-PetersenLocated in Buffalo, NYClassic Danish modern oak and curved teak armchairs, George Tanier selection for Sibast Mobler, designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen. Wonderful s...Category
Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Oak, Teak
- Classic Modernist Side Chair, Series 7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz HansenBy Arne JacobsenLocated in Buffalo, NYMid-Century Modern Scandinavian chairs model 7 by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen / Knoll chromed steel legs. Classic 1955 design, original light grey painted finish.Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
MaterialsChrome
- Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell ChairsBy Charles EamesLocated in Buffalo, NYGreat pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberg...Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell ChairsBy Charles EamesLocated in Buffalo, NYGreat pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberglass parchment shells...Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsSteel
- Early and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George NelsonBy George NelsonLocated in Buffalo, NYEarly and Rare Pretzel sIDE Chair by George Nelson, c 1952,,, gREAT EXAMPLE, Iconic Design. Becoming increasingly harder and harder to find..Nice original condition,, Age appropri...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsPlywood
- Classic pair Illum Wikkelsø Ringstol Lounge Chairs Scandinavian Modern DenmarkBy Illum WikkelsøLocated in Buffalo, NYStunning matched pair Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø, woven wicker seats and backs ..All original and untouched.wonderful original pat...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWicker, Wood
- Pair of Swedish Spindle Dowel Back ChairsBy Bruno MathssonLocated in Rockaway, NJPair of very nice spindle back chairs with newly upholstered seats.Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsUpholstery, Birch, Maple
- 1950's Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Upholstered Barrel Arm ChairsLocated in Philadelphia, PAListed for sale is a pair of vintage danish barrel back armchairs, dating to the mid 1950's. I purchased it from the daughter of the original owner's, who clarified that they had bee...Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Walnut
- Vintage Pair of Spindle Back Barrel ChairsLocated in Brooklyn, NYRecently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with grape colored upholstery. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsWalnut
- 1950s Iron Spindle Fan Back Side Chairs, A PairBy Freda Diamond, Modernmasters Inc., Paul McCobb, Clifford PascoeLocated in Garnerville, NYA very nice pair of spindle fan back side chairs. These are dining chair height and can also be used as a nice accent chair anywhere. Circa 1950-60. The iron chair base is reminiscen...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsIron
- Swedish Barrel Back ChairBy Anders HellmanLocated in Salisbury, GBA superb Swedish period gustavian barrel back chair by Anders Hellman (1793-1825) in pale original paint with fine hand carved details and lions head...Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
MaterialsLinen, Wood
- Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairsLocated in New York, NYPair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairsCategory
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
MaterialsVelvet