Skovgaard Jensen 1903

The
Legends

In the 1950s Jens Lauritz Skovgaard Jensen from the factory in Ringkobing established a working relationship with the designers and architects Arne Wahl Iversen, Erik Buck & Johannes Andersen.

Arne Wahl Iversen

He grew up in his fathers’ furniture store and from a young age showed a talent for design. Arne took education as furniture craftsman in Odense and then moved to Copenhagen where he attended the Kunstakademiet (art academy) from 1949-1951 in the school of furniture art lead by Mr. Kaare Klint.

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At the age of 25, Arne returned to Nyborg and founded his own studio for furniture design with the idea to make elegant and functional furniture in extraordinary handmade quality.
He soon became one of the most recognized designers of Scandinavian Midcentury Modern Design.
Arne worked until the beginning of 80’ies and has left behind several contemporary design treasures that are now being re-produced 1-1 by Skovgaard Jensen who was one of Arne Wahl Iversen’s favourite partners.

Erik Buck

His designs carried the form, of what is called "The Modern Scandinavian Style". Like many of the well known contemporary Danish designers, Buck’s trademarks was “organic, functional and aesthetic” furniture made by master craftsmen in Danish oak and birch but also even more exotic materials like Teak and Palisander.

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His breakthrough was "Model 49" which originally came out in 1949. An elegant dining chair that now is relaunched as SJ49 or "Jazz" along with the "Captains Chair" which was launched in 1955.

Buck died in 1981. His designs have long been vintage bestsellers and are now available in genuine replicas.

Johannes Andersen

The gentleman designer. Andersen was born in Aarhus, Denmark in 1903. He apprenticed as a cabinet maker, becoming certified in 1922. By the mid-1930s, when Danish modern design rose in popularity beyond Denmark, he opened his own workshop. He continued to work with other design houses as well, including Bernh, Pedersen & Son in Denmark, and Trensum in Sweden.

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Scandinavian furniture was known for its distinctive shapes, flowing contours, and is “restrained chic.” Andersen certainly followed this aesthetic in his designs.

Looking at his work, it is also easy to see the influences of the culture and environment that surrounded him. The hallmarks of the Scandinavian ethos are present but interpreted in a way that is Andersen’s alone.

Made in Denmark
Since 1903
Extraordinary design takes extraordinary skills only found with Danish local carpenters and upholsterers.

DANISH PRODUCTION

We are proud and lucky to have three Danish pioneers of furniture-making bringing life to our design.

We are no less proud and lucky to have our leather sourced by Sørensen Leather. All the leather types at Sørensen Leather comply with EU regulations, which impose the strictest requirements in the industry for every aspect of the production process

Our Fiord textile is a celebration of the natural qualities of 100 % undyed wool. With nothing added, the beauty of the raw material is allowed to shine.

Good quality equals long-lasting and thus better for the environment. We are constantly striving to make our products more sustainable.
LOOKING BACK WHILE GOING FORWARD

We always strive to evolve while staying true to our heritage. This means new collaborations and partnerships may influence this list of Legends.