The Magnificent Obsession of Henrik Lange
When furniture manufacturer Henrik Lange was six years old, his great-great grandmother died and left him 500 kroner (about $90). Not yet in elementary school, the Danish boy was precise about how he wanted to spend the money: on a Kevi desk chair by Fritz Hansen. His fashion designer mother could not argue, as it was she who had filled their home with classic Danish modern furniture. Though no one knew it then, in that moment, Lange’s career was launched, not to mention his passion for collecting. Fast forward some 25 years. With a master’s degree in economics, Lange was ...
In Search of Excellence
Montauk Sofa has the distinction of being among a select group of companies who have partnered with Lange Productions to distribute the iconic line of Fabricus and Katsholm Danish furniture in North America. Henrik Lange noted ” I am honored to work with Montauk Sofa, we prefer to establish relationships with companies that understand our furniture and share our passion for design on a personal level. I especially respect the dedication and ambition of Tim Zyto and Danny Chartier and appreciate their energy and good humor. ” Henrik went onto say how much Canadians and Danes had in common including ...
The Great Danes
Fabricius & Kastholm by Lange Production If one examines the grand period of Danish furniture design in the 1950’s and 1960’s, a number of prominent personalities automatically appear on one’s inner search engine: Klint, Wegner, Juhl, Mogensen, Jacobsen and Kjærholm. This is the widely recognized list of masters, on whom everything from this period is focused thus the automatic response however the picture is much more subtle. This period also included designers, who in many cases were equal to the celebrities and in some cases more explorative in form language and materials. Among these one can find furniture designers Preben ...
DaDe at Montauk
DaDe ART & DESIGN LAB curates lifestyle, providing innovative and exclusive products and services that enhance living spaces. with a distinctive product mix and presentation philosophy DaDe offers a complete product range for modern living. [hush] is the very first of DaDe FACTORY partnered arts events, referencing the name of Andy Warhol’s New York studio, which was also famed for its groundbreaking parties. the exhibit opened on october 19, and ran for three consecutive weeks, closing on november 11, 2012. The main inspiration behind DaDe FACTORY events is to open a conversation about brand cooperation rather than competition. similar values ...
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