Kaare Klint Safari Chair

Kaare Klint Safari Chair — Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sourced in Denmark

A true design icon, brought home from Denmark. This Safari Chair traces back to Kaare Klint's celebrated 1933 folding chair design — often credited as the piece that launched Danish furniture design onto the world stage. Built on clean, campaign-inspired lines with a solid wood frame and a taut leather (or canvas) sling seat and back, it folds flat for storage yet holds its own as a striking, sculptural presence in any room.
We sourced this example directly from Denmark, the chair's birthplace, carrying the patina and character that only decades of use can create — supple, aged leather, warm wood tones, and the kind of quiet craftsmanship that defines the golden age of Danish design.

Why we love it:
Equal parts function and form, the Safari Chair works beautifully as a reading chair, an accent piece, or a conversation starter. Its folding campaign silhouette pairs effortlessly with teak, rattan, and other MCM staples — or stands confidently on its own against a neutral backdrop.

Details:
Design: Kaare Klint Safari/Propeller Chair, originating 1933

Origin: Sourced in Denmark. Stamped with "ILLUMS BOLIGHUS – KØBENHAVN" - the original retailer for this chair. 

Materials: Solid wood frame, leather sling seat and back

Condition: Vintage - All original wood and cross grain leather. 

Each piece in our collection is hand-selected during our buying trips abroad and vetted for quality, authenticity, and character. Questions about this piece? Message us or stop by the shop at 24 E. Patrick St. in Downtown Frederick.