The Boomerang model 370 chair designed by Alfred Christensen in the 1960s represents an icon of authentic Danish design, produced by the renowned Slagelse Møbelfabrik with the craftsmanship that has made Scandinavian furniture famous throughout the world. Made of fine teak, this seat owes its name to the backrest with its characteristic boomerang shape, a design solution that combines visual elegance and superior ergonomic comfort through curves designed to naturally wrap the back.
Christensen's design expresses the Scandinavian philosophy of domestic well-being, where each line responds to a precise ergonomic function without compromising the overall aesthetic harmony. The teak structure with its warm shades and rich grains creates an elegant presence that enhances both environments furnished in pure mid-century style and contemporary contexts that seek signature pieces with a distinctive character and construction quality verifiable over time.
Dimensions
Width: 48cm
Seat height: 46 cm
Depth: 50 cm
Height: 80cm
Features of the Boomerang Backrest
The distinctive element of this project lies in the boomerang-curved backrest that Alfred Christensen developed following advanced ergonomic principles for the time, creating a seat that supports the lumbar area naturally while the arms follow the inclination of the body offering comfortable supports without stiffening the posture. The three-dimensional curvature of the wood, obtained through complex manufacturing techniques typical of high-level Danish craftsmanship, allows the teak to adapt to anatomical shapes ensuring prolonged comfort during meals or convivial conversations. The studied proportions make this chair suitable both as a single element for the study and in multiple compositions around the dining table, where the distinctive shape of the backrest creates an elegant and recognizable visual rhythm.
Materials and Production Slagelse Møbelfabrik
The structure is entirely made of teak with a natural oiled finish which enhances the chromatic depth and distinctive grain of tropical wood, a material favored by Danish masters for its dimensional stability and its ability to age, developing rich and warm patinas. The Slagelse Møbelfabrik production of the sixties guarantees rigorous construction standards and joints made according to the Nordic tradition, elements that ensure structural robustness destined to last generations. Alfred Christensen's design for this 370 model has spanned the decades with its aesthetic relevance intact, demonstrating that timeless quality that distinguishes the best designs of post-war Scandinavian design.
Conditions
Professionally restored in the Rome laboratory. Consolidated structure, teak treated with natural oils, joints checked, curvatures preserved, original patina maintained.