INTRODUCING SCIMITAR CHAIR – A SCULPTURAL MASTERPIECE BY FABRICIUS & KASTHOLM

Carl Hansen & Søn presents the Scimitar Chair – a remarkable design by the danish modernists Fabricius & Kastholm. 

First presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Autumn Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1963, the Scimitar Chair reflects a pivotal moment in Danish furniture history, where sculptural form and a functional precision came together in a new expression.

Named after the curved blade of a scimitar sword, the chair’s distinctive stainless-steel base defines its character. The design balances structural strength with visual lightness, creating an elegant presence that appears almost floating.

The origins of the Scimitar Chair date back to the late 1950s, when Jørgen Kastholm lived and worked in Lebanon. Observing how people sat close to the ground on rugs, with their legs tucked beneath them, he began developing sketches that explored a new, more organic sitting posture. These early ideas later formed the foundation of the chair.

Back in Denmark, the design was refined and completed in close collaboration with Preben Fabricius. The softly contoured seat invites a relaxed, natural position, while the chair’s overall form reads as a carefully balanced composition of material, proportion and detail.

Since its debut, the Scimitar Chair has achieved international recognition and today stands as a strong example of Danish steel modernism – a period defined by experimentation, material innovation and a clear architectural approach to furniture design.

PRECISION AND POETRY IN STEEL AND LEATHER – NOW ALSO IN TEXTILE

Fabricius & Kastholm were among the first Danish designers to work extensively with steel and leather, bringing an industrial material vocabulary into refined interior settings. The Scimitar Chair demonstrates their ability to combine technical complexity with visual clarity. The stainless-steel frame is cast with precise, angular transitions, while the thin, curved veneer shell is fully upholstered in leather or – now for the first time – textile.

The result is a chair that embodies Carl Hansen & Søn’s enduring commitment to craftsmanship, material honesty and longevity, blurring the line between sculptural expression and everyday comfort.

Knud Erik Hansen, third-generation owner-manager at Carl Hansen & Søn, says: “The Scimitar Chair represents a unique meeting of sculptural expression and uncompromising craftsmanship. We are proud to reintroduce this remarkable design and make it accessible to a new, international audience.”

The FK64 Scimitar Chair will be in stores from October 2026.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Recommended retail price
FK64 Scimitar Chair: from EUR 3,155 ex. VAT

Dimensions (cm)
Seat height 35, height 66.5, depth 66, width 83

Materials
Stainless steel, leather or fabric

High-resolution images can be downloaded HERE.

For further information, please contact:

Trendgruppen PR 
Maria Hartog-Holm
Tel: +46 72 924 22 10
Email: maria.hartog-holm@trendgruppen.se

CARL HANSEN & SON 
Head of Global PR & Communications
Michael Schönwiese
Tel: +45 2524 8338 
Email: misc@carlhansen.dk 

Global PR & Communications Manager
Henriette Wett Jessen
Tel: +45 2015 1891
Email hwj@carlhansen.dk