Intarsia is an ancient craftsmanship technique where flat decorations made of different wood pieces form ornamental patterns and architectural perspectives. Aakjaer Furniture has mastered this age-old technique to absolute perfection today, with a vision to relaunch the Intarsia technique in the 21st century. The aim is to demonstrate that the legacy of MĂžbelintarsia, founded in 1948 by the carpenter and furniture designer JĂžrgen AakjĂŠr JĂžrgensen, lives on through Aakjaer Furniture. The company has been revitalized by Nanna AakjĂŠr Svendsen, the granddaughter of JĂžrgen AakjĂŠr, who seeks to carry forward the carpentry heritage from the Danish Golden Age, combined with contemporary trends and traditions.
Over several generations, Intarsia Furniture has designed stylish, quality furniture that brings elegance to homes. Instead of focusing on individual items or fleeting trends, the Danish furniture company takes a holistic approach to interior design, offering high-quality furniture series designed to complement each other and be part of a greater whole.
CLASSICS IN NEW ATTIRE
It is crucial for Aakjaer Furniture that the quality, manufacturing, and materials are of the highest standard. Therefore, it has been challenging to find the right partner to relaunch the furniture with a more timeless expression â and to a more modern audience half a century or more after they were designed.
"It has been important to me that there was an understanding of the personal history that has sparked the passion to reestablish MĂžbelintarsia. The understanding and respect for these values, combined with a great passion for wood as a material, were the reasons we entered into a collaboration with the Danish furniture manufacturer Aage Ăstergaard in Roslev," says Nanna AakjĂŠr Svendsen, granddaughter, heir, and founder of Aakjaer Furniture.
MODERN FURNITURE MADE IN A TRADITIONAL WAY
Aakjaer Furniture's pieces are produced in a small local carpentry workshop in Eastern Europe, where Intarsia's craftsmanship traditions are still maintained. The production of Intarsia Furniture is manual, and therefore, variations may occur, leaving the furniture entirely unique.
"When the furniture arrives in Denmark, it is our skilled carpenters in Roslev who perform the final finish. They inspect, oil-treat, refine, and brand each table manually before carefully packing them into boxes," continues Nanna AakjĂŠr Svendsen.
Coffee Table No.25 exudes lightness and elegance. The table incorporates many small details, such as the distinctive, solid chamfered edge framing the table, and the iconic design of the legs, making the table artistically appealing.
Additionally, the table features a shelf woven in French cane, which, with its characteristic look, adds plenty of charm to the home.