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About this piece

EJ70 “Partner” swivel chair designed by Johannes Foersom and Peter Hiort-Lorenzen in the 1990s and produced under licence in Australia by Woodmark International with Jørgensen Australia. Upholstered in butterscotch leather over a matte chromed steel swivel base, the chair features a broad, flexible backrest, deep foam-filled seat and a memory-swivel mechanism for smooth return.

- Upholstery: Butterscotch leather
- Base: Matte chromed steel swivel frame
- Ergonomics: Broad flexible backrest; deep foam seat; memory-swivel
- Labels: Manufacturer labels present on all chairs
- Age: Circa 2001
- Quantity: Four chairs available

Background
Founded in 1986 by Danish upholsterer Arne Norgaard Christiansen, Woodmark International transitioned from importing to manufacturing Danish-designed furniture in Australia by 31 December 1990. The company produced licensed designs for brands including Erik Jørgensen and Fritz Hansen, furnished major projects such as the Sydney Opera House, and collaborated with Australian designer Charles Wilson on the CW1 Swivel Chair (now in the Powerhouse Museum). In partnership with Jørgensen Australia, Woodmark produced the EJ70 “Partner” locally, combining Scandinavian design with Australian manufacturing.

Condition
- Overall very good vintage condition with minimal use across the set
- One chair shows slight cracking to the front edge of the seat, faint and localised

Dimensions: TBC
Brand & Designer
Erik Jørgensen
Color
Beige
Style
Modern
Material
Leather
Condition
Good
Dimensions (cm)
W 69D 76H 92

Design Story

Fritz Hansen is one of the most important names in Scandinavian design, known for creating furniture that combines minimalism, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance.

Founded in 1872 in Copenhagen by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen, the company began as a small woodworking business before becoming a defining force in Danish modernism. Its reputation grew through collaborations with visionary designers who believed furniture should be both functional and beautiful.

The company’s most influential partnership came with Arne Jacobsen, whose designs helped shape the identity of Fritz Hansen in the mid 20th century. Chairs like the Egg Chair, Swan Chair, and Series 7 Chair became icons of Scandinavian design, recognized for their sculptural forms and understated sophistication.

Unlike furniture trends that come and go, Fritz Hansen pieces were designed with longevity in mind. Their aesthetic is quiet rather than extravagant, relying on proportion, materials, and craftsmanship instead of decoration.

Today, Fritz Hansen remains closely associated with refined Nordic interiors, where simplicity and warmth coexist. Its furniture can be found everywhere from luxury hotels and creative offices to carefully curated homes, continuing a legacy that has influenced modern design for more than 150 years.

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