{"title":"Preben Fabricius \u0026 Jørgen Kastholm","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrecision, Steel, and the Evolution of Danish Modern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePreben Fabricius (1931–1984) and Jørgen Kastholm (1931–2007) were Danish designers renowned for their innovative contributions to furniture and industrial design during the mid-20th century. They collaborated on numerous projects, creating iconic pieces that epitomized the sleek and minimalist aesthetic of Danish modern design. Both Fabricius and Kastholm trained as cabinetmakers before pursuing careers in design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabricius trained as a cabinet maker under Neils Vodder and was later taught by Finn Juhl. Kastholm was a trained blacksmith and also trained as a designer under Finn Juhl. They established their own design studio in the late 1950s and quickly gained recognition for their work, particularly in the realm of furniture design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabricius and Kastholm's designs are characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, and a focus on functional elegance. They were masters at combining form and function, creating pieces that were both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Their furniture designs often featured metal frames, typically made from stainless steel or chrome, which lent their creations a modern and industrial vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong their most famous designs is the iconic X-chair, which exemplifies their design ethos with its distinctive X-shaped frame and minimalist yet comfortable seat and backrest. Throughout their careers, Fabricius and Kastholm collaborated with renowned furniture manufacturers such as Kill International, Bo-Ex, and Alfred Kill GmbH, producing a wide range of furniture pieces that have become sought-after classics in the world of design. Their contributions to the field of design have left a lasting legacy, and their work continues to be celebrated and sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-grasshopper-chair-by-preben-fabricius-jorgen-kastholm","title":"FK-87 Grasshopper Chaise Lounge by Preben Fabricius + Jørgen Kastholm for Kill","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesigned in 1968 by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for the German furniture manufacturer Alfred Kill, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrasshopper Lounge Chair\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an icon of mid-twentieth century Danish design. The lounger is upholstered in white leather and features a  chrome-plated steel frame wrapped in canvas. Hands down one of the most comfortable chairs around in all of Mid Century Modern design especially for taller people. Perfect lounging position great for TV, reading a book, or an afternoon nap. It is in excellent vintage condition. We can also upholster this in an Oxblood Red or a Deep rich brown if those colors would better suite your space. Contact us to customize the color. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFabricius and Kastholm strove to design pieces of furniture that were as aesthetically appealing as they were comfortable. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrasshopper Lounge Chair\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis a testament to their mission to achieve a harmonious balance between beauty and practicality in design. This is a piece that once you get into you wont want to get out of! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions: 58L x  28 W x 32 H\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeat Height: 16  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLet us know if you would like to come see it in our San Diego, CA Showroom.   \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping is free across the contiguous USA for this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eContact us for an international quote.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eText Nicole Hobbs on (619) 300-3551\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Designers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"426\" width=\"426\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/prebenjorgen_9d9a5bd1-c00b-4536-83ad-67ee56837c0b.jpg?v=1746281964\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreben Fabricius (1931–1984) and Jørgen Kastholm (1931–2007) were Danish designers renowned for their innovative contributions to furniture and industrial design during the mid-20th century. They collaborated on numerous projects, creating iconic pieces that epitomized the sleek and minimalist aesthetic of Danish modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth Fabricius and Kastholm trained as cabinetmakers before pursuing careers in design. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFabricius trained as a cabinet maker under Neils Vodder and was later taught by Finn Juhl. Kastholm was a trained blacksmith and also trained as a designer under Finn Juhl. They established their own design studio in the late 1950s and quickly gained recognition for their work, particularly in the realm of furniture design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabricius and Kastholm's designs are characterized by clean lines, geometric forms, and a focus on functional elegance. They were masters at combining form and function, creating pieces that were both aesthetically pleasing and practical. Their furniture designs often featured metal frames, typically made from stainless steel or chrome, which lent their creations a modern and industrial vibe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong their most famous designs is the iconic X-chair, which exemplifies their design ethos with its distinctive X-shaped frame and minimalist yet comfortable seat and backrest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their careers, Fabricius and Kastholm collaborated with renowned furniture manufacturers such as Kill International, Bo-Ex, and Alfred Kill GmbH, producing a wide range of furniture pieces that have become sought-after classics in the world of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir contributions to the field of design have left a lasting legacy, and their work continues to be celebrated and sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43413605580853,"sku":"EO 54","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/E27FD515-6D51-4F45-801D-700B7526B943.jpg?v=1756333785"},{"product_id":"pair-of-scimitar-chairs-by-preben-fabricius-and-jorgen-kastholm","title":"Pair of \"Scimitar\" Lounge Chairs by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn-id=\"b1db6d46-3b25-4c03-b295-9c937f821aac\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"1fc11a24-5aff-4c0a-921a-be34b83ce041\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"449\" data-start=\"156\"\u003eA Rare and beautiful pair of exceptionally well-made \u003cem data-end=\"210\" data-start=\"200\"\u003eScimitar\u003c\/em\u003e lounge chairs designed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm. These striking chairs are a masterclass in late-modern Scandinavian design—where sculptural form, technical precision, and comfort meet in perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"923\" data-start=\"451\"\u003eThe design is defined by its sensuous, floating seat shell, expertly upholstered in rich black leather and subtly contoured to cradle the body. A distinctive teardrop opening at the seat adds both visual lightness and ergonomic function, while showcasing the designers’ fascination with organic geometry. The chairs rest on dramatic brushed steel scimitar-shaped cantilever bases, giving the pieces their name and lending them an architectural, almost weightless presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1192\" data-start=\"925\"\u003eFabricius and Kastholm were renowned for blending minimalist aesthetics with advanced craftsmanship, and these chairs exemplify their philosophy. 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