KK47000 Safari Chair

Imagine the thrill of adventure from the comfort of a chair—Kaare Klint’s KK47000 Safari Chair brings that spirit to life with unmatched elegance and timeless design. Inspired by the safari chairs seen in photos of an American cinematographer and his wife on African expeditions, Klint refined this classic piece into a masterpiece of modern Danish design. The original was likely based on the Indian Roorkhee Chair, which was used by the British military—arguably one of the first self-assembled furniture designs. Klint's genius lay in simplifying and perfecting the design, focusing on glueless joints and tool-free assembly, a clever structure that tightened naturally as the chair was used—enhancing both strength and stability. First unveiled in 1933 at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition, the chair was a testament to Klint’s systematic approach and meticulous craftsmanship.