Rare Peder Hansen Safari Chair by Taraire Crafts
This late 1960s Safari Chair is an exceptionally rare find from an important mid-century New Zealand designer. Danish born designer Peder Hansen's work was being shown at design awards shows and exhibitions at the time.
This Safari Chair is has a simple, graphic shape frame, finished by beautifully aged saddle leather wrapped around the Tawa frame. It's a low, relaxed feeling piece that introduces character to a lounge or bedroom space.
Te Papa represents Peder Hansen's work with the Model 304 Safari Easy Chair, which was recently included in the 2024 Objectspace exhibition 'The Chair'. It toured New Zealand for five months for the Rothman's Industrial Design Awards in 1968 and then became available for sale through premium design stores for just over a decade.
Source: Bronwyn Lloyd, Objectspace 'The Chair'
Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.
Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.
All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.
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Rare Peder Hansen Safari Chair by Taraire Crafts
Note: We showcase a curated edit from the Mr. Bigglesworthy catalogue. Please contact us to view specific items.
