Danish Modern Teak and Paper Cord Dining Chairs by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s, Set of 3
A vintage set of 3 Danish modern dining chairs in teak and woven paper cord, designed by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin and produced in Denmark during the 1960s. These mid-century modern dining chairs combine softly sculpted teak backrests, elegant tapered legs, handwoven paper cord seats and refined darker inlay details, making them a beautifully collectible set of Danish design chairs with warmth, texture and quiet presence.
- Designer: Henry Walter Klein
- Maker: Bramin
- Origin: Denmark
- Period: 1960s
- Style: Danish modern, mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern
- Materials: Teak, paper cord, likely rosewood inlay details
- Dimensions: 49 W x 49 D x 75 H cm (19.3 W x 19.3 D x 29.5 H in)
- Seat height: 45 cm (17.7 in)
- Quantity: Set of 3
The chairs have a refined and beautifully balanced silhouette, with slender cylindrical legs, softly rounded front posts and a gently curved backrest that gives the design its elegant visual rhythm. The woven paper cord seats add natural texture and lightness, while the darker inlay details at the sides of the backrests give the chairs a subtle crafted accent. Their proportions feel calm, open and architectural, with the kind of understated detail that makes Danish mid-century furniture so enduring.
Henry Walter Klein was a Norwegian-born designer who worked in Denmark and became closely associated with Bramin Møbler. His work is known for refined proportions, sculpted wooden forms and elegant Danish craftsmanship. Comparable documented examples of this Bramin dining chair design are commonly dated to the 1950s–1960s and described with teak frames, woven paper cord seats and darker rosewood inlay details.
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The teak frames show natural patina, light scratches, small marks, darker wear spots and subtle colour variation. The paper cord seats are in good usable condition with some natural age-related wear, small irregularities and light tonal variation. The chairs remain structurally solid and ready for use.
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