Flagship Store Collection
KK41181 | Sofa with high sides
Material:
walnut, oil
Upholstery:
Leather Sif 90
Kaare Klint designed the KK41181 sofa for the Danish Prime Minister’s office in 1930. With high sides and crossbars beneath the seats, its construction is characteristic of Klint, elegantly combining form and function to make sitting more comfortable.
Architect Kaare Klint (1888–1954) was a beacon of Danish design and, with his unique understanding of proportions, he laid the groundwork for the Danish Modern concept. Throughout his working life, in which he created a series of iconic design-led products, he insisted on clear, logical design and a distinctive style, using exquisite materials and superb workmanship.
Carefully crafted and exquisite elegance
The KK41181 sofa was designed by Kaare Klint for Danish Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning in 1930. Seating three people, the well-proportioned sofa is divided into sections, each supported by their set of crossbars. Elegant to look at, the construction is also a practical addition, creating more legroom and making it easier to rise from the sofa. When the design was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1937, the sofa was applauded for its ‘mature expression’, and even today it exemplifies the ideal balance of graceful aesthetics and thoroughly executed functionalism. Originally conceived for three people, the KK41181 sofa has since been supplemented with a two-seater version known as the KK41180 sofa
Danish design
Authentic experience
Up to a five-year warranty*
When you choose a product from Carl Hansen & Søn, you get more than just a piece of furniture. You will become part of a long and proud tradition of beautiful and distinctive craftsmanship where nothing is left to chance. We are the world’s largest manufacturer of furniture designed by Hans J. Wegner, and we also produce furniture created by renowned furniture designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, Ole Wanscher, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Bodil Kjær and Tadao Ando. Carl Hansen & Søn represents more than 100 years of Danish design history, and our furniture is sold worldwide.
* Five-year warranty on indoor furniture. Two-year warranty on outdoor furniture
