Mid-century furniture by Stouby (Denmark)

Stouby is a Danish furniture manufacturer that was founded in 1934. The company is known for its high-quality, mid-century modern furniture. Stouby furniture is characterized by its simple, elegant lines and its use of natural materials, such as wood and leather.

The company was founded by Hans Stouby, who was a skilled cabinetmaker. Stouby began his career working for other furniture manufacturers, but he soon decided to start his own company. Stouby's first workshop was located in a small village in southern Denmark.

The company quickly grew, and Stouby soon moved his workshop to a larger facility in the town of Skanderborg. Stouby began to collaborate with some of the leading Danish designers and architects, including Arne Jacobsen, Børge Mogensen, Hans Wegner and Ib Kofod-Larsen. These partnerships resulted in the creation of iconic furniture pieces that have become synonymous with mid-century Danish design.

Stouby furniture more... was an instant success, and the company soon became one of the leading producers of mid-century modern furniture in the world. Stouby furniture was exported to countries all over the world, and it was featured in some of the most prestigious design magazines and exhibitions. The company continued to grow and prosper throughout the 1950s and 1960s. However, the popularity of mid-century modern furniture began to decline in the 1970s. Stouby furniture was still produced, but it was no longer as popular as it once was.

In the 1990s, there was a renewed interest in mid-century modern furniture. Stouby furniture began to be rediscovered by collectors and designers, and the company experienced a resurgence in popularity. Stouby is still a leading producer of mid-century modern furniture and the company continues to collaborate with some of the leading Danish designers. Stouby furniture is exported to countries all over the world. less...