Jørn Utzon

JØRN UTZON (Copenhagen. 1918-2008)
Pair of armchairs "Leaf Chair", 1968.
Leather.
In good condition with original cognac leather upholstery.
Measurements: 62 x 51 x 72 cm (x2).
The "Leaf Chair" model is an example of Jørn Utzon's ability to transfer his architectural sensibility to pieces of furniture. Inspired by nature and organic forms, the design combines sculpture and functionality, offering comfort without sacrificing visual strength and elegance. The leaf shape, characteristic of this series, reflects Utzon's interest in integrating nature, geometry and fluidity into design, a principle also seen in his most iconic buildings. These armchairs were designed in 1968 and produced in very limited numbers by Bramin in Denmark.
Jørn Utzon (1918-2008) was an internationally renowned Danish architect, best known for the design of the Sydney Opera House, a masterpiece of modern architecture that combines functionality, sculptural form and connection to the natural environment. Trained in Denmark and influenced by architects such as Alvar Aalto and Frank Lloyd Wright, Utzon was characterized by an innovative approach that balanced technique, poetry and nature. His work in furniture, though less well known, reflects these same principles: sculptural, timeless and deeply human designs, which today are highly prized by collectors and museums.