Introducing Skovgaard Jensen 1903

The historied Danish cabinetmaker, Skovgaard Jensen 1903 is being reintroduced to the American market and will be available at Gestalt New York. Skovgaard Jensen has embraced the furniture scene with the reintroduction of its visual identity, all the while preserving the integrity of the original furniture designs. This relaunch pays homage to the company's enduring commitment to craftsmanship since its modest origins in the early 1900s.

“Even though our names hold neither Skovgaard nor Jensen, we have very deepfelt respect for the craftsmanship that Skovgaard Jensen furniture represents and has been representing throughout a century. It began with passion and craftsmanship, and it will continue with passion and craftsmanship,” says chairman of the board, Lars Thygesen.

SJ1903 began with a pair of skilled hands and a passionate heart in 1903 in the village of Hornslet, Denmark. Here, Jens Skovgaard Jensen began to manufacture furniture in series production which made it possible to make better products, faster and cheaper. Soon Jens had opened sawmills, polishing shops and more than 100 people were working in Hornslet, and the village of Hornslet was becoming ”the silicon valley” of furniture making in Denmark.

Jens had 3 sons, Axel, Peter and Rasmus who established factories across Denmark in the 1930s. Like their father, they exported furniture and made a name of themselves which led to projects from the Royal Yacht, public and government buildings as well as the United Nations in New York.

Five generations later, it is still true craftsmanship and the love of furniture design that fuels the company.

SJ.67 Captain Chair

With its defining armrests, solid seat and supportive backrest, the Captain chair lives up to its prominent calling. It is an almost underplayed design that fits any room, yet stands out from the crowd with its indisputable feel of being solidly grounded. Originally designed by Erik Buck in 1950 for R. Skovgaard Jensen, the Captain chair was made in Palisander, Teak and Oak. The broad and comfortable chair was made for the North American market but was also part of the interior on the Royal Danish Yacht. Today, the Captain chair is made only in solid certified oak from Scandinavian forests. Also available with a cane back.

SJ.310 Jazz Dining Chair

The SJ.310 Jazz Chair has been called the “humble king of dining chairs.” With its extremely durable construction, the Jazz Chair is elegantly made with only a few pieces of solid oak and is expected to last for more than a lifetime of daily use. The design is typical of Erik Buch with its curved forms and twisted angles.

SJ.70 Oval Chair

The Oval Chair was designed by Arne Wahl Iversen in 1959. From above, you can see how Wahl was inspired by the telephone. It was thought to be a comfortable chair beside the telephone. The arm and backrest were originally made from one single piece of wood but today made with mortise and tenon joints which make the chair exceptionally strong. The Oval chair is a modern classic that has found its way into many stylish homes over the years. It has won several awards both nationally and internationally.

SJ.15 Flamingo Sofa & Lounge Chair

The Flamingo sofa SJ15-3 and the Flamingo chair SJ15-1 are pieces of pride for the SJ1903 brand. With superb seating comfort, beautifully sweeping lines and detailing, these pieces come with distinctions and awards and are designed by Arne Wahl Iversen.

SJ.68 Lounge Chair

The Buck Leather Lounge chair was originally designed by Erik Buck in 1955 for R. Skovgaard Jensen. A raw and sophisticated piece of furniture with its very own design language, the Buck Leather Lounge chair seems to combine the clunky safari-like chairs with the characteristic fine Scandinavian design tradition. The lounge chair is an elegant chair with a simple yet distinct expression. It is designed with a perfectly refined oak frame with only two pieces of thick-cut leather mounted on the backside with 3 heavy-duty brass screws clearly visible as part of the design. The leather seat is folded around the sides and buckled with brass harnesses. Sharp and soft at the same time, this chair is a modern classic that will get even more beautiful over time.

SJ.08 Stool

The Stool, designed by Erik Buck, is a simple yet very well-constructed piece of furniture. It stands as grounded as it is easy to move. Made from only certified wood and leather sourced from Danish Sørensen Leather. Move it around, have a seat in unexpected places and let The Stool bring room for reflection wherever it may find its place.

SJ.750 Piano Coffee Table

What makes the Piano coffee table unique is under the table top. The construction that holds the tabletop is a single stand-alone construction including the legs. Other tables have the legs mounted directly onto the tabletop. Originally two versions were made: a smaller one of which only a few hand-drawings exist and a larger version which is documented by several work prints. At that time, Skovgaard Jensen had two factories and as they could not agree on which table to produce they decided that one was to be made in Ringkøbing and the other one in Falster. The Piano Coffee Table was designed in 1951 by Arne Wahl Iversen for Nykøbing Falster Møbelfabrik.