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What is a kangaroo chair?
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Designed in the 1950s, the kangaroo chair is a chair that is crafted with two parallel ‘S’ frames that form the leg and the back frame. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic kangaroo chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair, Circa 1950s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Armless lounge chair called "Kangaroo chair" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Chair, circa 1950s, Chandigarh, India
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Armless lounge chair called "Kangaroo chair" designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Chandigarh
Category
Vintage 1950s Indian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Blue Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
geometry-related names such as "squatting man", "kangaroo" and "Z-chair". German Version of the Panton
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Patinated Pierre Jeanneret, Kangaroo Chairs from Chandigarh, India
Located in Uxbridge, GB
This pair of vintage Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo chairs is a remarkable example of mid-century modern
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produced in eastern
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass