Mats Theselius Limited Edition Lounge Chair in Woven Birch Bark

Mats Theselius for Källemo AB, limited edition lounge chair, aluminum, beech, birch bark, Sweden, 1990

This distinct design of Mats Theselius features a body of aluminum on four sculptural feet. The round form is finished on top with a bent piece of beech that follows the curve. Seat and backrest are made out of woven birch bark that shows beautiful colors. Moreover, a strong contrast is discernible between the wood and metal. Generally, Mats Theselius is known for his a-typical designs, most of them produced in limited editions and all them manufactured by Källemo Sweden. This functional and aesthetic piece is another great example of his style and inventiveness with bold shapes and materials. On the bottom is an etched metal plate stating: "Aluminium Fätölj No: EA 5/5 Mats Theselius 1990 Källemo AB".

Mats Theselius (1956) is a Swedish designer who studied interior design at Konstfack, or University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. He is mostly responsible for exclusive and inventive Swedish furniture produced during the 90s. His work is a mix between art and design. Overall, his creations carry a real uniqueness. They are full of aesthetics, style and radiate extravagance. In 2011 Theselius became an associate of the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts. For his work he received multiple awards such as the Bruno Mathsson Award and Torsten & Wanja Söderberg’s Design Prize in 1997, and the King of Sweden’s Prince Eugen Medal in 2018. To this day, Theselius is still active in creating furniture, lighting, and other works of art.
 
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