Mid-century furniture by Soro Stolefabrik (Denmark)

Sorø Stolefabrik (Sorø Chair Factory) was a Danish furniture company that was founded in 1908 by Hans Hansen in the town of Sorø. The company initially produced chairs and other furniture for the local market, but it soon expanded its production to include a wider range of furniture, including dining tables, sofas, and bedroom furniture. In the 1950s and 1960s, Sorø Stolefabrik established a reputation for its production of high-quality, Danish mid-century modern furniture.

Some of the most notable Danish mid-century furniture designers who collaborated with Sorø Stolefabrik and their most notable designs for the company included:

•    Poul Volther, (1923-2001) one of the most important Danish furniture designers of the 20th century - the Corona chair and the J16 chair.

•    Arne Hovmand-Olsen, (1919-1996 another leading Danish furniture designer of the 20th century - the Model 351 chair and the Model 352 chair more... .

•    Henning Kjærnulf (1915-1981, Danish furniture designer and architect known for his simple, elegant designs and his use of natural materials - the Model 62 dining table and the Model 63 dining chair.

The company's furniture was characterized by its simple, elegant designs, its use of high-quality materials, and its careful craftsmanship. The company's furniture was also known for its durability and functionality and was exported worldwide. It became particularly popular in the United States and Japan. The company's furniture was also featured in many design magazines and exhibitions of the time.

In the 1970s, Sorø Stolefabrik began to experience financial difficulties due to increased competition from other furniture companies and closed down in 1983. less...