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   pantalones868 | Apr 19, 2024 05:18pm | #1

   Try danish design.com I've looked, I think there is quite a lot out there. Try looking by specific designers...like Hans Wegner, Eric Buck for example. Search by manufacturers,Mogler ,Knolls. Opps thats Mobler..I don't know about books specifically but Tage Frid books would pretty much cover anything you might encounter as to technique in building Danish furniture. Right now there is a huge resurgence in interest in Danish Modern design , now repackaged as " Mid-century modern". Best I think is find some actual chairs and study them.

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   john_c2 | Apr 19, 2024 06:45pm | #2

   I think Caleb James has a couple of articles and plans for a chair you might like.

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   user-7771666 | Apr 19, 2024 08:33pm | #3

   Thanks all. Much appreciated. I’ll look more into mid century modern and will plan to check out the Tage Frid books. I think I’d need to keep the design pretty simple (I’ve never bent wood and don’t turn much…), but just checking out designers like Wegner is inspiring. The Caleb James work looks pretty great too. Thanks again!

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   barton_meeks | Jul 08, 2024 07:39pm | #4

   Also take a look at this Tom McLaughlin course/plans "drawing inspiration from the great Danish chair designer Hans Wegner."

   https://www.epicwoodworking.com/product/cr/

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   Bentusi | Jul 08, 2024 09:48pm | #5

   Danish Designers
   Hans J. Wegner - Known for his iconic chair designs, including the Wishbone Chair and the Round Chair.
   Books:
   "Hans J. Wegner: Just One Good Chair" by Christian Holmsted Olesen.
   "Hans J. Wegner: A Nordic Design Icon from Tønder" by Jytte Gaardboe, et al.

   Arne Jacobsen - Famous for the Egg Chair, Swan Chair, and Series 7 Chair.
   Books:
   "Arne Jacobsen" by Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum.
   "Arne Jacobsen: Objects and Furniture Design" by Michael Sheridan.

   Børge Mogensen - Known for his functional and simple designs, including the Spanish Chair.
   Books:
   "Børge Mogensen: Simplicity and Function" by Michael Müller.

   Finn Juhl - Pioneered Danish modern furniture design with pieces like the Chieftain Chair.
   Books:
   "Finn Juhl and His House" by Per H. Hansen and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen.
   "Finn Juhl: Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art" by Noritsugu Oda.

   Scandinavian Designers
   Alvar Aalto (Finland) - Known for his bent plywood furniture, including the Paimio Chair.
   Books:
   "Alvar Aalto: Furniture and Architecture" by Timo Keinänen.
   "Alvar Aalto: Second Nature" by Jochen Eisenbrand, Mateo Kries, and Stanislaus von Moos.

   Poul Kjærholm - Known for his minimalist steel and leather furniture, including the PK22 Chair.
   Books:
   "Poul Kjærholm: Furniture Architect" by Michael Sheridan.

   Kaare Klint - Known as the father of modern Danish furniture design, famous for the Safari Chair.
   Books:
   "Kaare Klint" by Gorm Harkær.

   Once you find a style and specific chair you like, it should be easy to track down some plans.
   This should be plenty to digest.

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   roy.unit8c | Jul 09, 2024 10:44am | #6

   Another is Tage Frid Teaches Woodworking book #3. You might have to get a used book. It was originally published by Tauton Press.