PH Pianos & PH Furniture
PH SNAKE CHAIR COUNTER
High stool with back
The PH Snake Chair Counter is a tall steel stool with a leather seat and backrest.
Steel finish: chrome, dark copper (glossy)
Upholstery: aniline leather or Kjellerup Væveri wool fabric
Designed in 1932 by Poul Henningsen, the Counter Edition elevates the Snake’s single, flowing steel loop reminiscent of a coiled snake to a comfortable counter height. The continuous coil lends gentle resilience; the compact footprint keeps circulation clear around kitchen islands and hospitality bars.
In 1932, Poul Henningsen presented eight tubular steel furniture designs at the Danish Fair for Industrial Design and Products. Bold, elegant and radically modern, the pieces stood apart from the wood furniture that defined the time. Although they drew attention in the Danish press, the collection never entered serial production. The market was not yet ready for such avant-garde designs, and the technology of the 1930s could not fully realize their complexity. Their curved forms and innovative construction were simply too advanced for the period. Only today has it become possible to reproduce them with the precision they require. After years of research, development and the search for the right craftsmanship, the collection has finally been brought to life. Each piece is produced in full respect of PH’s original vision and proportions. The result is a collection that still feels strikingly contemporary almost a century later. Functional yet sculptural, these works stand as timeless design pieces made for daily use and lasting value.
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