Fabricius and Kastholm FK6720 Lounge Chair for Kill International
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Ref: A-085
- Designer
- Fabricius & Kastholm
- Manufacturer
- Kill International
- Period
- 1960s
- Origin
- Germany
- Materials
- leather, stainless steel
- Color
- black
- Condition
- Good — wear consistent with age and collector use
- Height
- 75 cm
- Width
- 73 cm
- Depth
- 79 cm
- Seat height
- 43 cm
The FK6720 represents Danish design at its most sculptural. Designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm and produced in limited numbers by the German manufacturer Kill International during the 1960s, this lounge chair distils the principles of Scandinavian modernism into a single, arrestingly beautiful form.
The stainless steel frame describes a continuous curve — a single sweeping gesture that supports both seat and backrest without interruption. Thick leather upholstery wraps the frame in a taut, minimal shell, creating a contrast between the industrial precision of the steel and the organic warmth of natural hide. The proportions are precise: wide enough to sit comfortably, angled to support relaxed conversation or reading, sculptural enough to hold a room's attention even when empty.
This FK6720 is in good condition with wear that reflects decades of careful ownership. The leather is intact and supple, the stainless steel frame retains its polish, and the overall structure is solid and true. The joints are tight, the proportions are correct, and the chair functions as a comfortable seat as well as a design object.
Fabricius and Kastholm were among the most talented Danish design duos of the 1960s, creating furniture that combined Scandinavian material sensitivity with an almost architectural sense of form. The FK6720 is their most sought-after design, with original examples held in permanent collections at MoMA in New York and the Louvre in Paris. Kill International's limited production run during the 1960s ensures that authentic examples remain scarce on the vintage market.
Owning an original FK6720 places you in the company of museums and serious collectors. But beyond its provenance and rarity, this is simply a beautifully resolved chair — one that proves that great design can be both minimal and generous, both sculptural and comfortable.