Menuspace Oda Lounge Chair
ODA LOUNGE CHAIR
ODA LOUNGE CHAIR
Designed by Arnold Madsen
Originally dubbed Model 9, the Oda Chair was an ambitious design from the very beginning.
Created by Arnold Madsen in around 1956, the aesthetic reinterpretation of an armchair has a complex horseshoe construction with an integrated headrest and beautifully incorporated armrests in wood.
Offering comfortable support, the embracing design was initially – and mistakenly – attributed to Nanna Ditzel. In 2020 it was rightfully credited to Madsen.
Constructed according to a vintage version as there are no drawings of the original design, the Oda Chair profiles a sublime level of craftsmanship, evident in the intricacy of its upholstery. Available with legs in natural oak or walnut.
designer
ARNOLD MADSEN
Arnold Madsen (1907-1989) is one of the best kept secrets of the Danish Modern era, despite the fact that some of his furniture pieces today have classic status.
Born in a small town in North Jutland, as a young man he went to sea and worked as a sailor. He then emigrated with his father and three brothers to Canada, where he, among other things, earned his money as a cowboy and rodeo rider.
After returning to Denmark, he settled in Copenhagen and trained as a furniture upholsterer. In 1941, he opened his first workshop and in 1945 he founded Madsen & Schubell together with Henry Schubell, producing furniture between 1945 and 1965.
The epitome of Danish Modernism throughout Europe, the company created a string of successful designs until its closure in the mid-1960s.
Arnold Madsen was an atypical representative of Danish modernism. He had neither studied architecture, nor was he a trained furniture designer or cabinetmaker.
And he did not loudly advertise his furniture. Despite being a man of few words, his drive and determination led him to create some of the era’s most experimental furniture.
Investigating form and materials, in particular round shapes, he created elegant designs—visually light, meticulously upholstered yet stable and comfortable.
His Oda Chair represents his pioneering approach. A welded steel frame connected to a piece of bent plywood and fixed armrests within the shell made the design revolutionary.
In 1944, he created the Clam Chair. Despite being accredited to Philip Arctander, today the design is believed to come from the hand of Arnold Madsen and manufactured by Madsen & Schubell.
The evidence is compelling. History repeated itself with the Oda Chair from the mid-1950s, which was until recently wrongly credited to Nanna Ditzel.
information
BRAND
Menuspace
PRODUCT TYPE
Chair
SEAT
Dependent upon selected upholstery
APPLICATIONS
- Residential
- Hospitality
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 93 cm (36.6 ")
- Seat Height : 39 cm (13.3")
- Arm Height : 57 cm (22.4")
- Width : 87 cm (34")
- Depth : 100 cm (39.3")
CLASSIFICATION
- TSCA title IV compliant
- Crafted from FSC certified wood
COLLECTION
Oda
DESIGNER
Arnold Madsen
MATERIAL
- Oak Or Walnut
- Steel & Linen
- Solid Beech
- Plywood
- Cold Foam
- Quilt Foam
BASE
SKU
1212002-000200ZZ
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
CHARACTERISTICS
- Scandinavian Based Design
- Products Available Globally
- Produced For Longevity
- Suitable For High-traffic Use
- Suited To Modern Spaces
WEIGHT
23 kg (50.7 lb)
USE
Interior Furniture
PACKAGING MEASUREMENTS
- Height : 98 cm (39")
- Width : 97 cm (38")
- Depth : 95 cm (37")
PRODUCTION PROCESS
The CNC carved wooden parts are polished and oiled by hand to obtain a silk smooth surface. The inner plywood components are made with a surface of foam, ready for the final upholstery, to obtain a soft seating.
COLLI
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COLORS
- Hallingdal 65 0110
- Hallingdal 65 200
- Hallingdal 65 600
