Q: What is Danish cord used for?
Danish cord is a paper weaving material used to create woven seats and backs, closely associated with mid-century Danish Modern furniture design.
Unlaced Danish Cord
Color:
Choose an option to view item availability.
A weaving material often associated with mid-century Danish Modern furniture design, this cord lets you create distinctive designs in woven chairs and chair seats.
Made of three plies of tough paper interwoven and twisted for added strength and wear resistance, the Danish cord we offer is produced by a company based in Denmark for nearly 200 years, though the cord is now manufactured only in Lithuania.
The plies of the unlaced cord are more loosely twisted than in the laced version (available separately), and when woven, create a smooth texture and a unified look. The 3mm cord has a break strength of 54kg and comes in natural colored (200m spool) or black (100m spool).
L-shaped nails for new-seat construction are also available separately.
Danish cord is a paper weaving material used to create woven seats and backs, closely associated with mid-century Danish Modern furniture design.
Unlaced cord has a looser ply twist than the laced version, which gives it a smoother texture and a more unified look once woven. Laced cord holds a slightly different texture, so the choice mostly comes down to the finished look you want for the seat.
This 3mm cord has a break strength of 54kg per strand, which is the benchmark to keep in mind when deciding how tightly to weave and tension a seat.
Not anymore. The company that makes it is based in Denmark and has produced Danish cord for nearly 200 years, but manufacturing itself now takes place in Lithuania.
Unlaced Danish cord comes on a 200m spool in natural or a 100m spool in black.
| Materials | Paper |
| Dimensions | 3mm dia.; 200m per spool (natural) or 100m per spool (black) |
| Package Quantity | 1 spool |
| Country of Origin | Lithuania |
| Compatibility | Compatible with L-shaped nails for new chair-seat construction |
| Includes | Danish cord |
| Color/Finish | Natural or black |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
Options:
Color
Variations:
Unlaced Danish Cord
A weaving material often associated with mid-century Danish Modern furniture design, this cord lets you create distinctive designs in woven chairs and chair seats.
Made of three plies of tough paper interwoven and twisted for added strength and wear resistance, the Danish cord we offer is produced by a company based in Denmark for nearly 200 years, though the cord is now manufactured only in Lithuania.
The plies of the unlaced cord are more loosely twisted than in the laced version (available separately), and when woven, create a smooth texture and a unified look. The 3mm cord has a break strength of 54kg and comes in natural colored (200m spool) or black (100m spool).
L-shaped nails for new-seat construction are also available separately.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
