Danish design classic re-launched by grandson

In 1953 Helge Sibast designed the chair Sibast No 8. With its beautiful and

unique expression it was part of the Danish design wave in the 1950ties and

60ties predominant for furniture design around the world.

Now 60 years later the chair is re-launched by the grandson in the original

design.

Sibast No 8 is presented at the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2014. Please visit AG:38 outside Hall A exit 38 and meet the grandson of the designer.

”I have always admired my granddads design, and therefore it is with great pride I see that the chair appears just as beautiful and unique today as when

it was designed in 1953” says Ditlev Sibast, who is now re-launching the chair Sibast No 8, because as he says: ”Beautiful design heritage commits

you.”

In 1953 Sibast no 8 was manufactured by Sibast Furniture, which played an important

part in Danish designs breakthrough on the international arena in the 50ties and

60ties. Based on Helge SIbast designs and the yearlong collaboration between Helge

Sibast and the apprentice of Finn Juhl: Arne Vodder, Sibast Furniture manufactured

and exported Danish furniture designs around the world. Japan, Australia, UK, Germany,

Scandinavia and even to the White House in the United States.

Founded in 1908 Sibast Furniture has through generations in the Sibast family manufactured Danish design classics with high quality craftsmanship.

Today Sibast Furniture is re-established by the grandson and his wife to re-launch the unique designs within their design heritage. ”My wife Anna and I

have re-established Sibast Furniture, because we share my granddads passion for beautiful and sustainable design manufactured with high quality

craftsmanship. We are proud to be able to continue my granddads work and re-launch his designs with the outmost respect of the high quality of the

original. At the same time we believe that our design Sibast no 8 will find its way to modern stylish homes, where both function and aesthetics are

prioritized” Ditlev Sibast elaborates. “We have chosen to launch Sibast No 8 in oak as originally in 1953 but in different styles which fit to the modern

home or office. So far Sibast No 8 comes in black, soap finished and oiled oak, which serves the design respect but also shows how beautiful the chair

looks in different finish.

For further information, please contact Anna & Ditlev Sibast; +45 22797750, sibast@sibast-furniture.com

www.sibast-furniture.com

1908 Helge Sibast was born and the same year his father

established a small cabinetmaker business in a little

town in Denmark. Helge later became his fathers’ apprentice.

1943 Helge Sibast takes over his fathers business together

with his two siblings. The foundation for Sibast Furniture was made

1953 Helge Sibast designs the dining chair Sibast No 8

1950-60 A yearlong collaboration between Helge Sibast and the famous apprentice of Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder takes

place

1984 Sibast Furniture is sold by the family just one year before Helge passes away.

2012 Sibast Furniture is re-established by the grandson of

Helge, Ditlev Sibast and his wife Anna. Sibast No 8 is the first chair re-launched.

2014 Sibast No 8 presented at the Stockholm Furniture Fair

Sibast No 8 • Sibast No 8 is re-launched in oak in either soap finish, oil or

black • Upholstery is made in leather or wool. Leather upholstery in

either aniline or semi-aniline. Wool upholstery from famous Kvadrat in either Hallingdal 65 designed by Nanna Ditzel with the classic reference or Remix the more simple, distinctive and modern design.