Pair of “Grill” Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden 1958

Pair of “Grill” Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Ikea, Sweden 1958

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Designer Bengt Ruda was the first qualified designer to be employed at IKEA. Before being recruited in 1957, he had designed furniture for the high-end department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), working among other things on the self-assembly Triva series.

The “GRILL” chairs are distinctive for their three-legged design, crafted from laminated teak and birch. These materials lend the chairs a natural and warm appearance. The splayed birch legs also provide stability and a touch of Scandinavian simplicity to the design of the chairs. Moreover, these chairs boast a sleek and contemporary look that seamlessly blend functionality with style.

“GRILL” is a good example of how, from the early days, IKEA focused on smart product development. In 1958, “GRILL” won the jury award at the Society of Crafts and Design’s major design exhibition – the forerunner of Excellent Swedish Design. One of the adjectives used by the panel to describe the little chair was “energetic”.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor marks and scratches on the wood.

Dimensions:

15.35 in W x 22.05 in D x 33.07 in H

39 cm W x 56 cm D x 84 cm H

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