Bodil Kjær is one of the last living pioneers of mid-century Scandinavian design. She was also a pioneering female architect of her time and designed her Principal series in 1961 as part of an architectural exploration of interior solutions for modern living, called Elements of Architecture. The Principal series consists of a dining table and an upholstered dining chair. Principal embodies Kjær's avant-garde cosmopolitan outlook and modernist design language that slips seamlessly into a contemporary interior. The Principal chair represents balance and sobriety.
Karakter is a Danish design company founded on a spirit of exploration, courage, and an uncompromising attitude towards quality. Rooted in the tradition of Scandinavian design with an international perspective, Karakter offers a portfolio of furniture, lighting, and objects that are relevant, honest, expressive, and sometimes playful. Aiming to build a lasting legacy, Karakter works with contemporary designers such as Aldo Bakker and PlueerSmitt and features works by masters like Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo, and Angelo Mangiarotti.