List of products by designer Helge Sibast (1908-1985) Denmark
The year was 1908. In the countryside on the island of Funen in Denmark the son of a skilled cabinetmaker was born. His name was Helge Sibast.
Helge Sibast grew up and became his fathers apprentice. He worked hard, dedicated and soon developed skills of high quality craftsmanship. He took over his fathers business and began expanding. Thinking about craftsmanship in a new way. He had a natural sense for challenging wood as a material and began creating his own designs.
By the 1950’s and 60’s he had created a furniture factory employing over 120 craftsmen crafting some of the finest furniture in Danish design history. The furniture was sold around the world. The company was called Sibast Furniture.
He created a number of iconic chairs, whose sculptural qualities and high standard of craftsmanship mean they are still in demand all over the world today as they continue to reap international awards and recognition. His respect for Denmark’s tradition of craftsmanship and his international perspective was notably instrumental in making Helge Sibast an outstanding ambassador for Danish furniture design during his career. Thus, this Danish furniture designer assisted in solidifying the concept of Danish Modern in US, European and Asian markets.
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Original No.8 Chair by Helge Sibast for Sibast, Denmark€550.00
Made in solid oak, Designed by Helge Sibast in 1953, the dining chair Sibast No 8 soon made its way into homes all over the world due to its sublime quality and iconic design. This chair vital design classic from the Danish Modern movement and a signature design from Sibast Furniture. The chair characteristic Y-shaped legs, floating seat and moulded backrest demand high-quality craftsmanship in order to achieve the unique expression.
At this moment this chair has been re-launched by the fourth generation of the Sibast family but now you have an extraordinary opportunity to own an authentic chair that was manufactured in 1953 - 1955.
This chair is after a professional restoration. It has original mark that confirms the authenticity.
