Scandinavian Modern Cantilever Slipper Lounge Chair in Teak and Beige Canvas

Slipper lounge chair, teak, leather, canvas fabric, Scandinavia, 1970s

This slipper lounge chair originates from 1970s Scandinavia. The overall shape reads as a confident assembly of simple angles: the rear legs shoot diagonally forward to support the inclined backrest, forming a near-triangular stance. The geometry is not only visual as it governs the chair’s ergonomic invitation to recline. The absence of arms enhances the visual openness and underlines the slipper-chair typology, making them more versatile in use and placement. The teak frame is assertively rectangular in profile, its surfaces left broad and clean, showcasing the natural grain while emphasizing structure over embellishment. The joinery is direct, nearly architectural, and subtly exposed with dark hardware that complements rather than distracts. Notably, the rear legs and backrest form a rigid angle. What softens the angularity is the supple relationship between wood and leather. Leather straps run across the back and under the seat, visible from behind and secured in a way that suggests both craftsmanship and honesty in construction. The canvas cushions, generously filled, rest like independent elements on the frame: removable and replaceable, functional yet inviting.