{"title":"Bodil Kjaer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Danish designer with a minimalist formal language\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eArchitect, designer and professor Bodil Kjær (born 1932) spent her childhood in Jutland, Denmark, and later travelled to London in the UK and to New York and Washington, D.C., in the USA to study and work. Today, her CV runs to more than 50 pages. Over the course of her career, she has worked with some of the most renowned architects and designers, including Danish architect Arne Jacobsen and American designer Paul McCobb. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlongside her many collaborations, she has also made a name for herself in her own right. Without a strict career plan, she has set new standards – always striving to get better and better. The Cross-Plex table lamp, for example, is one of her most popular designs and an excellent example of her minimalist yet functional approach. Bodil Kjær aims to create solutions to functional, economic and aesthetic problems and refers to her own designs as architectural elements.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carl-hansen-bk16-beistelltisch","title":"Carl Hansen  - BK16 Side Table","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Side Table Made of Solid Teak\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nThe BK16 side table was designed in 1959 by Danish architect Bodil Kjaer. Inspired by Cubism, the table is part of the Indoor-Outdoor furniture series by Carl Hansen , designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Crafted from solid teak, the table stands out for its clean, geometric shape and high functionality. Over time, the wood develops a beautiful patina.\r\nThe BK16 side table (69 x 66 cm) is perfectly matched to the height of the lounge chair and lounge sofa in the series. Together, they allow you to create stylish and cozy lounge areas in the garden or on the balcony. Indoors, the side table looks great next to the sofa or bed.","brand":"Carl Hansen \u0026 Søn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57395371901272,"sku":"285822","price":728.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Carl-Hansen-BK16-Beistelltisch-69-x-66-cm-Teak-unbehandelt.jpg?v=1780059686"},{"product_id":"carl-hansen-bk11-lounge-chair","title":"Carl Hansen - BK11 Lounge Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Lounge Chair by Bodil Kjaer\r\n\u003c\/h2\u003eIn 1959, Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjaer launched a furniture collection for both indoor and outdoor use. She was commissioned to create a collection for the U.S. market that would draw inspiration from the architecture of the time and the natural elements of the garden. The result was clean-lined, streamlined furniture with a timeless look. Carl Hansen is now reintroducing this collection, which includes the BK11 Lounge Chair .\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMade of solid teak with a sloped seat and backrest\r\n\u003c\/h3\u003eThe solid teak Lounge Chair impresses with its elegant and clean lines, exuding both warmth and precision. The seat and backrest of the lounge chair are sloped and consist of individual slats. They ensure a high level of comfort, which can be further enhanced with a matching seat cushion featuring a weather-resistant cover. The armrests, legs, and connecting struts form a square on both sides around the seat and backrest. These three components are joined together using mortise-and-tenon joints. The lounge chair pairs perfectly with the BK12 lounge sofa and the BK16 side table.","brand":"Carl Hansen \u0026 Søn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478130041176,"sku":"260782","price":1223.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Carl-Hansen-BK11-Lounge-Chair-Teak-unbehandelt.jpg?v=1781005768"},{"product_id":"carl-hansen-bk12-lounge-sofa","title":"Carl Hansen - BK12 Lounge e Sofa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e 2-Seater Teak Lounge Sofa\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\nIn 1959, Danish architect and designer Bodil Kjaer launched her indoor-outdoor series, which includes the extremely comfortable BK12 lounge sofa. Crafted from solid teak, this bench by Carl Hansen —featuring armrests and a backrest—impresses with its clean, geometric lines, which draw inspiration from 1950s architecture. The sofa is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and looks great on a balcony or patio. The sofa also serves as an eye-catcher in the entryway.\r\n\u003ccite\u003e“Indoor-Outdoor was designed for American Modernist buildings and for weather conditions very similar to those in Denmark. At the same time, the designs combine the best of Scandinavian and international design traditions. The furniture has a clearly recognizable identity and an obvious simplicity. It is based on high-quality materials and the finest craftsmanship. These are all very good reasons why Bodil Kjær’s elegant furniture series belongs in our collection,”\u003c\/cite\u003e explains Knud Erik Hansen, CEO of Carl Hansen \u0026 amp; Son. Carl Hansen ’s two-person lounge sofa can be complemented with a comfortable seat cushion made of weather-resistant Sunbrella fabric.","brand":"Carl Hansen \u0026 Søn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478167265624,"sku":"260780","price":1792.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Carl-Hansen-BK12-Lounge-Sofa-Teak-unbehandelt.jpg?v=1781005924"},{"product_id":"carl-hansen-bk10-gartenstuhl","title":"Carl Hansen  - BK10 Garden Chair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCubist Chair for the Garden and Indoors\r\n\u003c\/h2\u003eDesigned in 1959 by Danish architect Bodil Kjær\u003ch2\u003e, \u003c\/h2\u003e BK10 was created as part of her groundbreaking Indoor-Outdoor series. It was designed to be sturdy enough for outdoor use and attractive enough to be used indoors as well. Carl Hansen is now relaunching the chair and the Indoor-Outdoor series.\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMade of solid teak\r\n\u003c\/h3\u003eThe BK10 chair by Bodil Kjær is clean, precise, and pleasantly graphic, and looks great both indoors and outdoors—exactly as the Danish architect intended. Crafted from solid teak, the chair was designed in the Cubist style. It is characterized by its sturdy construction and refined, linear appearance, and develops a beautiful patina over time. It looks great in the living area and becomes a comfortable eye-catcher on the patio or balcony. Matching seat cushions from Carl Hansen perfectly complement the garden chair.","brand":"Carl Hansen \u0026 Søn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57478168740184,"sku":"260777","price":975.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/1760\/5208\/files\/Carl-Hansen-BK10-Gartenstuhl-Teak-unbehandelt.jpg?v=1781005927"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.connox.com\/collections\/bodil-kjaer.oembed","provider":"Connox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}