Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Tove (1906–1994) and Edvard Kindt-Larsen (1901–1982) were one of Denmark's most significant architect and designer couples of the 20th century. With a background from the Danish Academy of Fine Arts and a shared passion for functional yet elegant design, they created furniture, silver, jewelry and textiles that broke with the traditions of the time. They pioneered a new, individual home interior design style, where individual design pieces were assembled rather than entire furniture pieces. Among their iconic works are the Kaminstolen, the Tulip chair and the Drejestolen, which are still sought-after classics today.

Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen

Danish architect and designer couple – pioneers in interior design and furniture design

The married couple Tove (1906–1994) and Edvard Kindt-Larsen (1901–1982) are considered among the most influential Danish designers of the mid-20th century. With a shared background from the Danish Academy of Fine Arts and a strong sense of quality, they created furniture, silverware, jewelry, textiles and lighting that broke with tradition and pointed towards a new, modern interior design. The duo helped introduce the idea that the home could be furnished with selected individual pieces rather than entire furniture – a showdown with old bourgeois ideals that made interior design more individual and contemporary.


Background and education

Edvard Kindt-Larsen was born in 1901 and graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1927 after studying at the School of Construction Technology. He made an early mark with a gold medal project for a luxury hotel by the Lakes in Copenhagen. Tove Kindt-Larsen, born in 1906, also graduated as an architect from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where she specialized in furniture design. Before marriage, she worked independently as a designer. The two married in 1937 and began a lifelong professional partnership.


Career and work

From 1937, Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen began working together, and in 1945 they established their joint design studio in Copenhagen. Edvard also became director of the Danish School of Arts and Crafts (1945–1953), where he influenced an entire generation of young designers. The couple created furniture, jewelry, silver, carpets, wallpaper, and a few buildings, and they regularly participated in the Cabinetmakers' Guild's Furniture Exhibitions, where they received great attention for their innovative approach.

The two architects became known for combining functionality with an elegant design language that both struck a chord with the tastes of the time and anticipated the needs of the future. In 1939 they created the Kaminstolen , which in 1940 won first prize at the Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition. In 1942 the organic Tulip chair , designed by Tove, followed, and in 1957 their rotatable Drejestol caused a stir when even Queen Ingrid acquired a copy. They worked in many materials, from wood and wicker to metal and textile, and their design language connected classic craftsmanship with the modernism of the time.


Design features

Kindt-Larsen's designs were characterized by a strict aesthetic combined with a sense of comfort and materials. They worked with both light, organic wicker furniture and solid, sculptural wooden furniture in teak and rosewood. Like many other architects of their generation, they were inspired by the school of Kaare Klint , but added a more experimental approach. Their furniture often had refined details, functional solutions and an eye for spatial unity, which made them sought-after designers in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.


Iconic furniture

  • The Fireplace Chair (1939) – prize winner at the Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition in 1940.
  • The Tulip Chair (1942) – organic wicker chair designed by Tove Kindt-Larsen.
  • The Bat Chair (1960) – distinctive lounge chair in teak and rosewood.
  • The Swivel Chair (1957) – three-legged stool with swivel function, purchased by Queen Ingrid.
  • Mix Chair – designed by Edvard Kindt-Larsen in collaboration with Kaare Klint.
  • Round coffee table (1950) – characteristic with V-shaped legs.
  • Umbrella stand (1942) – wall-mounted, functional and elegant.
  • Table lamp (1960s) – in black lacquered metal, brass and acrylic shade.


Producers and collaboration

  • Thorald Madsen – cabinetmaker, collaboration on early furniture.
  • Gustav Bertelsen – furniture production.
  • AB Seffle Möbelfabrik – Swedish furniture in the 1940s and 50s.
  • France & Søn – known for sofas and lounge chairs.
  • R. Wengler – production of wicker furniture.
  • Bovirke – furniture production in the 1950s.
  • HM Birkedal Hansen & Søn – high quality furniture.
  • Jacob Kjær – exclusive cabinetry furniture.
  • Olaf Persson – collaboration on furniture production.
  • Erhard Rasmussen – including bed from 1937.
  • etc.


Legacy and legacy

Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen left a significant mark on Danish furniture and home culture. They were among the first to introduce the idea of ​​flexible, individual home furnishings – an approach that is now at the heart of Scandinavian design. The couple’s work represents a balance between function and aesthetics that still makes their furniture and interiors sought after at auctions and among collectors. Their designs have a lasting relevance as part of the golden age of Danish modernism.


Experience Kindt-Larsen at KLASSIK

At KLASSIK you will find original furniture by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen – from iconic chairs like the Kaminstolen and Tulip chairs to rare tables, lamps and wicker furniture. All works are carefully selected for authenticity and quality.

If you can't find the exact piece of furniture you're looking for, we're happy to help. Contact us at support@klassik.dk or call 33 33 90 60 – or visit us at Bredgade 3, Copenhagen.