Tag Archives: Danish modern furniture

Danish Loveseat Finished

Posted on June 28, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Here we have the results of my latest challenge; the loveseat is in the room! It’s been over a month of work to meet this challenge but well worth it. The entrance to this room is such that it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Danish Loveseat: Part 3

Posted on June 23, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Backrest and Seat In my last post the parts and pieces were completed for the seat frame and the backrest. Since that time the slats were finished (Osmo 3043 using Mirlon abrasive pads). The top and bottom rails were finished … Continue reading →

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Danish Loveseat: Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the knockdown fittings are in place I’ll turn my attention to the seat and back assemblies. The seat assembly is made of 1″ x 2 5/8″ pieces of Birch and joined with mortise and tenons. The seat is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged birch, custom furniture builder, Danish modern furniture, handcrafted furniture, hollow chisel mortiser, mortise & tenon, Old Brown Glue, WoodworksbyJohn | 1 Comment

Danish Inspired Loveseat

Posted on June 7, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m not so sure I like the term “loveseat” but that seems to be the proper name for a small couch/sofa built for two people so that’s what I’ll go with! If you’re a follower of my work you may … Continue reading →

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Chair Repair and the Things I’m Learning!

Posted on October 20, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Just like restoring an old car, taking on a repair project of a classically constructed piece of furniture can be a real learning experience. Although I generally shy away from repair work you may recall the work I blogged about … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged chair restoration, Danish modern furniture, liquid hide glue, Selig Chair, Silvera Lumber | 2 Comments

Selig Chairs: My Learning Adventure

Posted on August 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my first post regarding these Danish Modern chairs made by the Selig company I gave a little bit of the company history. This set, consisting of a recliner, chair, and ottoman were entrusted to me for refurbishing and they … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Danish Modern chairs, Danish modern furniture, Denmark, Evans Company, Fagas Straps, joinery, keyhole fittings, keyhole slot plates, Rockler woodworking, Selig Chairs, Selig ottoman, Selig reclining chair | 3 Comments

Refurbishing Danish Modern Selig Chairs + Ottoman

Posted on August 3, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is an image captured from the internet of a Selig Chair. I mentioned in a previous blog that an interior designer contacted me to see if I’d be able to make a seat insert for a chair, recliner, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged BriWax, collectable furniture, Danish modern furniture, Evans Company, Fagas Straps, Sam Maloof, Selig Chair | 8 Comments