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Price category: 2,500 - 5,000 usd / eur

This 20th-century European armchair is a striking example of streamlined design, reflecting the era’s embrace of clean lines, functional form, and understated elegance.

The chair is fully upholstered in a deep black fabric, with white lining along the edges of the armrests, and on the back, creating a striped look that emphasizes the chair’s smooth contours. The combination of black and white not only creates a bold, contemporary look but also suggests the growing shift toward minimalist aesthetics that characterized much of the mid-1900s design landscape. The back and arms of the chair are gently rounded, a feature that contrasts with the often angular, boxy shapes of earlier 20th-century furniture. This subtle curvature imparts a sense of softness and comfort, inviting the sitter to relax within its embrace. The wooden legs are crafted from dark brown wood, adding a natural warmth to the palette and emphasizing the mid-century modern focus on simplicity and practicality. The wood adds a touch of traditional craftsmanship that grounds the design and highlights the mastery of European cabinetmaking.

This chair strikes a balance between the boldness of modernism and the cosiness of classic comfort. It’s form follows function, while also exuding timeless quality, which sets it apart from the fleeting trends of the era. In many ways, it embodies the spirit of the 20th century: forward-thinking yet deeply rooted in tradition.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. This chair comes with its original upholstery or has been reupholstered by a previous owner. 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:

26.77 in W x 28.54 in D x 28.34 H; Seat height 15.94 in; Seat depth 19.29 in; Arm height 23.22 in

68 cm W x 72.5 cm D x 72 cm H; Seat height 40.5 cm; Seat depth 49 cm; Arm height 59 cm