Michel Cadestin "Karate" Chairs and Sofa for Airborne International

Early 19th-century salon with a suite of four armchairs, two bergères and a sofa in carved mahogany, decorated with gilded bronze mounts and chased in relief with scenes from Roman h...

An imposing Empire-style salon comprising a mahogany sofa and eight chairs. They are richly adorned with gilded bronzes, with a rectangular pedimented back decorated with laurel leaf...

This Vienna Biedermeier sofa is crafted of oak veneer in Austria in the 1830s. Carved with elegant curving lines and cornucopia, it is a masterpiece...

Austrian Biedermeier-period sofa crafted of mahogany veneer, upholstered in beige fabric with geometric motifs. This refined piece of furniture has rolled armrests decorated with twisted patterns and medallions, and large backrest highlighted with scrolls and palmette. The sofa rests on four square fluted legs. The Biedermeier period began in the states of the German Confederation and in the Austrian Empire in 1815 (Congress of Vienna) and ended in 1848 (March Revolution). The Biedermeier style referred mainly to the decorative arts, but also included sculpture and painting. In contrast to the opulence and heroism of Napoleon's Empire, the Biedermeier style promoted calm and simplicity. From 1830 onwards, it embodied a new, comfortable, bourgeois way of life. In furnishing, the emphasis was placed on the structure of the furniture that had robust and geometrical forms, softened by curves. The simplicity of the materials, mainly light woods, was compensated by the variety and exuberance of the forms the backrests of the seats were carved in fan shape, the armrests of the sofas rolled...

Sofa-bed of the Empire period in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer with rich decoration of finely chased and gilded bronzes. This sofa is decorated in front of a lyre in the center,...

Italian game table for bridge, cards and poker by Pierluigi Molinari (Milan, 1938) for Pozzi Milano. Structure in lacquered ebony wood. The four cub...

Sofa designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne in the seventies Structure in fiberglass, cushion in patinated leather Iconic piece

Karate sofa designed in 1970's by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France. Molded fiberglass shell upholstered with original fabric and loose seat cushion.

"Karate" Sofa by Michel Castedin, created for Airborne in 1970. This sofa preserves its original upholstery, enhancing its authenticity and vintage appeal. Crafted from fiberglass, ...

This iconic chair is designed by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne, circa 1970s. This lounge chair, referred to as the "Karate" chair, is made of white mold...

Vintage Midcentury Modern French Design "ORCHID" Modular Sofa & Armchair set by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. Made in France, 1970's period. Sectional sofa with 3 seperate seats that...

This 1970s leather two-seater from the ‘Orchidée’ series designed by Michel Cadestin for Airborne looks like it came straight out of the m...