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How Rainer Daumiller’s 1970s Chairs Became Design Classics
Rainer Daumiller is a Danish designer best known for his sculptural pine dining chairs created in the 1970s. Deeply influenced by the principles of functionalism and natural materials, Daumiller’s work reflects a harmonious balance between form, comfort, and sustainability. His signature chair — crafted from solid pine with a rounded seat and gently curved backrest — embodies the warmth and integrity of Nordic craftsmanship. Designed for the Danish furniture company Hirtshals Savvaerk, Daumiller's pieces have become icons of rustic-modern design, celebrated for their organic simplicity and enduring appeal.
Now reintroduced by GUBI, the Daumiller chair slips seamlessly into the brand’s universe of modern icons and reimagined classics. Known for reviving heritage pieces with soul, GUBI brings Daumiller’s sculptural pine design to a new generation — staying faithful to its 1970s spirit while styling it for today’s homes. It’s a match made in design heaven: Nordic warmth meets contemporary cool, with all the quiet charisma that makes a chair like this feel utterly timeless.
In a world saturated with sleek finishes and digital sheen, Daumiller pine chairs feel like a deep exhale. Solid, sculptural, and entirely without pretension, these 1970s classics have quietly earned cult status among design purists and rustic-modern aesthetes alike.
Material Matters
Each chair is hewn from Scandinavian pine, a material that wears time beautifully. The warm, golden tones deepen with age, and the knots — unapologetically on show — remind you that this isn’t some factory-stamped replica. This is wood with soul. The shape is all soft strength: thick, rounded legs, a gently molded seat, and a high, paddle-like back that feels almost architectural in silhouette. There’s a certain Brutalist edge to them, softened by their tactility.
They’re the kind of chairs that look best when bathed in late afternoon sun, positioned around a raw timber table in a space that values soul over show. Paired with terracotta floors and hand-thrown ceramics, they’re a nod to a slower pace of living — one where utility and beauty quietly coexist. Collectors and stylists have long championed them, placing them in homes that celebrate materiality and mood. Whether flanking a brutalist fireplace or softening a minimalist kitchen, Daumiller pine chairs whisper rather than shout. And in today’s design landscape, that quiet confidence feels just right.
What Makes a Daumiller Chair So Special
It’s all about the feel.
There’s a certain kind of charm you don’t often find in contemporary furniture — something raw, weighty, and full of character. Daumiller chairs have it in spades. Designed in the 1970s but feeling completely of the now, these sculptural pine pieces are the quiet rebels of the dining room. No flash, no fuss — just solid wood, curved just so, and crafted to last a lifetime (and then some).
They sit somewhere between rustic cabin and minimalist retreat — the kind of piece that looks just as at home around a stone farmhouse table as it does in a gallery-like, white-walled space. You don’t tire of them. In fact, you find yourself loving them more with each passing year, as they quietly take on the stories of the lives lived around them. In a world of throwaway design, Daumiller chairs are a reminder of what furniture can be: grounded, intentional, and totally iconic — without trying too hard.
Where They Belong
And it’s not just around a table.
Daumiller pine chairs have that rare quality — they work almost anywhere, yet never feel generic. They're the kind of piece that anchors a space without overwhelming it, softening minimalism and adding structure to rustic rooms. It’s all in the balance: their robust build, rounded contours, and natural finish bring both strength and calm wherever they land.
Interiors
Daumiller chairs slip effortlessly into homes with soul — think limewashed walls, terracotta floors, and sunlight pooling across timber. They’re perfect in spaces that mix the raw with the refined: a minimalist kitchen softened with linen, or a Brutalist living room warmed by grainy wood and ceramics. They love texture, quiet corners, and the kind of homes where everything has a story.
Exteriors
Outdoors, they belong under pergolas, on stone terraces, or tucked beneath a leafy fig tree. Their solid pine frame takes on the weather beautifully, especially when left to mellow in the sun. Pair them with a rough-hewn table, dappled shade, and a chilled carafe of wine — the rest takes care of itself.
Discover the GUBI Daumiller Chair at Rouse Home
GUBI's Daumiller chair collection is crafted from FSC-certified Scandinavian pine, ensuring both sustainability and enduring quality. The iconic armchair is available in a warm golden pine or a rich brown/black finish. The side chair, offered in the same finishes, features a handwoven natural rush seat — a quiet detail that adds texture and soul.
