Safari campaign chair by Danish architect and designer Mogens Koch, this is the extremely rare rosewood and leather model.

This chair was originally designed in 1932, but wasn't fully taken into production until 1960, by Interna as the MK-16 chair.

The rosewood frame chair is simply paired with a black leather sling seat, backrest and armrests. The brass rings that attach the seat and armrests to the frame are a great detail.

Original brass Interna production badge on inside of front cross-member.

Approximate dimensions below:

Chair footprint: 19.75" width x 19.75" depth.

Seat height at rail: 16" (the sling seat low point is 13.5".)

Leather seat size: 22" width x 13.75" depth.

Leather back size: 22.5" width x 7.5" height.

Leather thickness: .375"

Armrest height at rail: 25.5" (the armrest low point is 24".)

Overall height: 34" (top of back rail.)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very nice preowned condition, the heavily figured rosewood retains all of its beauty and luster and has aged incredibly well. Some surface marks and scuffs can be seen, all typical of age and use. The chair feet show heavier wear in a few spots.

One of the vertical rails has started to split around the brass retention hardware at one of the bottom rail connections, please see the last few photos for detailed close-ups.

A few tenon connections between the rails have also loosened and should be reglued and clamped (second to last photo.)

The chair is structurally sound and displays beautifully but should be professionally restored if it is to be used as functional seating.

The leather sling seat and back shows heavy patina and scratches with areas of heavier wear and distress at some of the stress points, all typical of age and use. The last few photos show these areas well.

It looks like the leather sling was remounted at some point. We had the leather professionally treated and conditioned, it has softened a bit but remains on the stiffer side. All the brass hardware shows heavy patina.

As we place some of our items with film and television period productions (who value authentic patina, distress and age) we have left this chair in the original, as-found condition. This chair could use a thorough cleaning and detailing if it is to be used in the home.

Please review all the detailed photos as we have made an effort to show all the imperfections.

Origin:
Denmark

Creator:
Brand: Interna; Designer: Mogens Koch

Materials & Techniques:
Brass, Leather, Rosewood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 13.75in
Country of Origin: Denmark
Number of Seats: 1
Seat Interior Width: 19.75in
Seat Height: 16.0in
Arm Height: 25.5in

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very nice preowned condition, the heavily figured rosewood retains all of its beauty and luster and has aged incredibly well. Some surface marks and scuffs can be seen, all typical of age and use. The chair feet show heavier wear in a few spots.

One of the vertical rails has started to split around the brass retention hardware at one of the bottom rail connections, please see the last few photos for detailed close-ups.

A few tenon connections between the rails have also loosened and should be reglued and clamped (second to last photo.)

The chair is structurally sound and displays beautifully but should be professionally restored if it is to be used as functional seating.

The leather sling seat and back shows heavy patina and scratches with areas of heavier wear and distress at some of the stress points, all typical of age and use. The last few photos show these areas well.

It looks like the leather sling was remounted at some point. We had the leather professionally treated and conditioned, it has softened a bit but remains on the stiffer side. All the brass hardware shows heavy patina.

As we place some of our items with film and television period productions (who value authentic patina, distress and age) we have left this chair in the original, as-found condition. This chair could use a thorough cleaning and detailing if it is to be used in the home.

Please review all the detailed photos as we have made an effort to show all the imperfections.