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Price category: 5,000 - 7,500 usd / eur‎‎

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This low lounge chair embodies the essence of mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending natural elegance with practical comfort. Standing as a timelessly beautiful piece, this chair showcases the mastery and skill of French craftsmanship.

Mid-century modern design - its golden age reaching a peak in the 1950s - prioritized clean lines, simplicity, and a connection with nature. This lounge chair exemplifies these principles thanks to its clever construction and choice of materials, evoking a sense of harmony and balance. The upholstered seat and back, adorned in dark cowhide, add a layer of sophistication to the design. The textured fabric creates a tactile contrast against the smooth wood, elevating the overall visual appeal. The choice of cowhide not only speaks to the preference for organic materials in mid-century design, but also enhances the chair’s luxurious feel and quality. Interestingly, the use of cowhide during the mid-century era was usually reserved for occasional chairs or accent chairs as they raise the aesthetic level significantly, which is true of this chair and its distinct look. Furthermore, the chair features a beautiful architectural frame - the lines are crisp and elegant, aiding the stability and comfort. The invisible, smooth joinery, the subtly raised seat and the angular wooden structure are especially expressive of the mastery of the cabinetmaker and manufacturer.

This mid-century French lounge chair combines a visually stunning structural body with an expert woodworking technique and high-quality materials. From all sides, this chair’s angles are visually arresting, and would make a lovely addition to an array of interiors.

‎‎Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in premium cow hide. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:

25.39 in W x 37.79 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 14.17 in; Seat depth 22.83 in; Arm height 22.04 in

64.5 cm W x 96 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 36 cm; Seat depth 58 cm; Arm height 56 cm