BETTY TK2 Chair

History always serves as a wellspring of inspiration for creatives. Hence, it’s no wonder that Betty Nansen Teatret in Copenhagen, entwined in vines of historical romance, also inspired the BETTY chair collection. Situated in the Frederiksberg Allé district, this theatre has stood the test of time, embodying cultural rebellion and the push to see things from a fresh perspective. The theatre's first building was merely a wooden pavilion, built in 1857. It hosted about 1,200 distinguished ladies and gentlemen and was known as the Odéon, where guests enjoyed food, drink, and performances. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. 'Your gratitude is our reward for the culinary delights both on stage and on trays,' announced theatre posters, while all present indulged in the then still tender joys of the entertainment world. Over the years, the wooden pavilion evolved into a brick building, with the theatre's name and concept evolving with each new manager. Yet, one person seems to have eternally left their charismatic mark on theatre history – the Danish Sarah Bernhardt, actress Betty Nansen. Following a less successful international career in the USA, she returned to her native Copenhagen in 1917 and took the role of theatre director, then known as Frederiksberg. For 26 seasons, Betty successfully directed the historic theatre, enhancing the repertoire with avant-garde directors’ performances. The perpetually modern Copenhagen community revelled in scandalous performances, bold direction, and unpolished artistic expression… Inspired by the heritage of the original Betty Nansen Teatret building, designers Jakob Thau and Sami Kallio sought to infuse the original theatre's essence into a simple chair form. BETTY TK2 – a completely wooden version of the chair, available in four different finishes. These chairs can be stacked up to 8 high.