The Nanny Rocking Chair Designed by Nanna Ditzel
THE PRODUCT
The Nanny Rocking Chair was designed in 1969 by Nanna Ditzel and is part of our Icons collection. It is one of the first chair designs inspired by the concept of a chair without legs. The Nanny rocking chair is handmade using the highest quality Manau & Tohiti rattan. It is a stand out design classic and will create a gorgeous focal point in any room. Our tip, style with sheepskin throw. Discover more about the designer and the range here
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DIMENSIONS
WIDTH: 60 cm
HEIGHT: 100 cm
DEPTH: 94 cm
SEAT HEIGHT: 35 cm
THE DESIGNER
The Danish designers Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel exhibited their first furniture designs in Copenhagen in the 1940’s. Nanna Ditzel’s experimental approach to materials resulted in the her iconic rattan chair collection, which is designed on the basis of the body. After Jørgen Ditzel’s death in 1961, Nanna continued to design, and in 1968 she moved to London where she established the Interspace International Furniture and Design Centre, an institution which developed a high reputation as a centre for experimental design. Nanna Ditzel returned to denmark in 1986 and opened a combined design studio and furniture workshop in Copenhagen.
THE MAKER
Danish design house Sika Design have revitalised iconic pieces of furniture from some of Europe´s most skilled and important architects and designers. Arne Jacobsen, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel, Viggo Boesen and Franco Albini were all pioneers of their time – breaking new ground making experimental shapes using sturdy materials of rattan and creating sculptural and timeless icons. With great respect and admiration for the original designs and in close collaboration with the descendants of these renowned furniture makers, Sika Design have been able to bring these icons back to life. The company, which is a Danish 3rd generation family run business was founded in 1942 and has been specialising in quality interior and exterior woven furniture ever since. Still today Sika Design are the worlds leading manufacturer of high end natural rattan furniture
THE MATERIAL
Rattan is a natural climbing plant that grows in the Indonesian rainforest, it has been known to grow up to hundred meters long. Rattan grows naturally without disturbing the existing structure and balance in the rainforest and is a strong, lightweight, flexible and durable material. Rattan develops a beautiful patina over time adding the materials unique character.
