This model of armchair designed Lars Kinsarvik, presented with a
second model at the Paris World Fair in 1900 constitutes a
beautiful example of what was called the 'Dragon' or 'Viking'
style. Throughout the 19th century, determined to promote a
national style that would demonstrate the specificity of their
culture compared to that of Sweden – the dissolution of the
union between Norway and Sweden was officially pronounced in
1905 -, Norwegian artists multiplied references to the national
past of their country, from both the technical and formal points
of view. This throne-like chair above is made of softwood. It
elaborately yet boldly carved with a queen’s head and two
knights. The Norwegian Lars Kinsarvik (1846-1925) is said to
have created many examples of 'dragon style' furniture.
'Karveskurd' is the name given to this kind of geometrically
symmetrical carving. Art Nouveau Viking Throne by Lars Kinsarvik