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Djinn Chair

'Djinn' Chair by Olivier Mourgue
'Djinn' Chair by Olivier Mourgue

'Djinn' Chair by Olivier Mourgue

$4,200

H 25 in W 25 in D 25 in

'Djinn' Chair by Olivier Mourgue

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in New York, NY

A true icon of futuristic design, the Djinn chair embodies the optimism and fluidity of the Space

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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Olivier Mourgue, Lounge Chair and ottoman "Suede", France, 1970
Olivier Mourgue, Lounge Chair and ottoman "Suede", France, 1970

Olivier Mourgue, Lounge Chair and ottoman "Suede", France, 1970

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Barcelona, ES

, France) from 1963. At Airborne, Olivier Mourgue designed his well-known Classic Djinn chairs (1965) made

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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968
Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968

Iconic 'Cubique' Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1968

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Voorburg, NL

Airborne’s reputation taking off in France and abroad. Mourgue’s undulating Djinn Chair (1965) embodied the

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968
Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968

Leather and Chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Echt, NL

reputation taking of in France and abroad. Mourgue’s undulating Djinn Chair (1965) embodied the futuristic

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965
French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965

French 'Djinn' Chaise Lounge by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Chicago, IL

The 'Djinn' chaise lounge, designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International in 1965, is an

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern Biomorphic Chair attibuted to Olivier Mourgue for Djinn, 1960s
Post Modern Biomorphic Chair attibuted to Olivier Mourgue for Djinn, 1960s

Post Modern Biomorphic Chair attibuted to Olivier Mourgue for Djinn, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural side chair in burgundy velvet with organic, biomorphic curves. Both futuristic and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

$13,223 / set

H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 30.01 in

‘Djinn’ Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

'Djinn' easy chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Djinn' chaise longue by Oliver Mourgue
Djinn' chaise longue by Oliver Mourgue

Djinn' chaise longue by Oliver Mourgue

$9,800

H 25 in W 69 in D 24 in

Djinn' chaise longue by Oliver Mourgue

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in New York, NY

A true icon of futuristic design, the Djinn chaise longue embodies the optimism and fluidity of the

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964
Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964

Green space age Djinn lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne 1964

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Djinn lounge chair designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne. The iconic Lounge chair was designed

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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965
Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965

$11,500

H 24.41 in W 68.9 in D 24.81 in

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Daybed for Airborne, France 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Utrecht, NL

piece in any interior. The ‘Djinn Series’ gained immense fame after the ‘Djinn Chair’ (1965) was

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

$6,995 / set

H 26 in W 26.75 in D 26.75 in

Djinn Armchair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Iconic Djinn armchair and ottman designed by Olivier Mourgue for French company Airborne. Tubular

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

'Djinn Armchair and Footstool' by Olivier Mourgue, c. 1965
'Djinn Armchair and Footstool' by Olivier Mourgue, c. 1965

'Djinn Armchair and Footstool' by Olivier Mourgue, c. 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, England

fabric, on steel bar 'feet'. Chair: H 66 / W 68 / D 68 cm Footstool: H 38 / W 68 / D 66 cm (seat H 34 cm

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Olivier Mourgue. “Djinn” lounge chair. 1960s.
Olivier Mourgue. “Djinn” lounge chair. 1960s.

Olivier Mourgue. “Djinn” lounge chair. 1960s.

$7,192

H 27.17 in W 72.84 in D 24.41 in

Olivier Mourgue. “Djinn” lounge chair. 1960s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Olivier Mourgue for Airborn “Djinn” chaise longue, ergonomically designed and upholstered in

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Vintage 1960s French Chaise Longues

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Fabric

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s

$12,025

H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 66.15 in

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

designed the Joker armchairs, the Djinn, Tric-Trac and Whist series. The Djinn lounge chair was chosen by

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Metal

Model 2093 Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' Available Now
Model 2093 Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' Available Now

Model 2093 Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' Available Now

By Olivier Mourgue, Pierre Disderot

Located in London, GB

including the Djinn long chair (1964) which is present in “the Space Odyssey” movie by Stanley Kubrick. UL

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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower'   SEE VIDEO
Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower'   SEE VIDEO

Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' SEE VIDEO

$2,750 / item

H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing Lamp 'Double Flower' SEE VIDEO

By Pierre Disderot, Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, GB

including the Djinn long chair (1964) which is present in “the Space Odyssey” movie by Stanley Kubrick. UL

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Vintage 1950s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Model 2093-80, Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing/Table 'Flower' Lamp
Model 2093-80, Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing/Table 'Flower' Lamp

Model 2093-80, Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing/Table 'Flower' Lamp

$2,116 / item

H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in

Model 2093-80, Olivier Mourgue 1968 Standing/Table 'Flower' Lamp

By Pierre Disderot, Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, GB

the Djinn long chair (1964) which is present in “the Space Odyssey” movie by Stanley Kubrick. The

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20th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965
Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965

$4,200 / set

H 15 in W 10.25 in D 21.5 in

Olivier Mourgue, Djinn, Pair of Ottomans, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in New York, NY

Modernist Djinn chair, originally known as the "low, fireside chair", and also the "2001: A Space Odyssey

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Steel

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Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Chaise Lounge, Airborne International French Modern 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam this Olivier Mourgue Djinn chaise longue chair, model 8412. Original

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman
Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 26.5 in W 28.5 in D 30.5 in

Olivier Mourgue Djinn Fireside Chairs and Ottoman

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Baltimore, MD

Wonderful pair of Olivier Mourgue, Djinn chairs with matching ottoman, fabric covered polyurethane

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Wool, Foam

1960s French Djinn Lounge Sofa Set by Olivier Mourgue

1960s French Djinn Lounge Sofa Set by Olivier Mourgue

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in New York, NY

International, Olivier Mourgue designed his well-known Classic Djinn chairs (1965) made famous by '2001: A Space

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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

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Upholstery

20th Century Rare Pascal Mourgue “Atlantique” Dinette Set, 1980’s for Artelano
20th Century Rare Pascal Mourgue “Atlantique” Dinette Set, 1980’s for Artelano

20th Century Rare Pascal Mourgue “Atlantique” Dinette Set, 1980’s for Artelano

By Pascal Mourgue

Located in Hampstead, QC

industrial designer Olivier Mourgue (born 1939), best known as the designer of the futuristic Djinn chairs

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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Djinn chair in red (as seen in 2001 space odyssey) for Airborne, France. Original steel frame, now

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne in Boucle Fabric

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne made in the 1960's but completely

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Par of Djinn Chairs by Olivier Mourgue
Par of Djinn Chairs by Olivier Mourgue

Par of Djinn Chairs by Olivier Mourgue

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Par of Djinn Chairs by Olivier Mourgue

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of 1965 Djinn chairs by Olivier Morgue on black Jersey cotton. New uphostered as original

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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

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Metal

"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970
"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970

"Djinn" Chair, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, circa 1970

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The Djinn chair is an important design of the Modernist style, created by French designer Olivier

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20th Century French Chairs

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Leather

Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965
Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965

Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965

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H 26.38 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in

Djinn Chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Stockholm, SE

Djinn chair designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, 1960's Recently reupholstered in a "Kvadrat

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Olivier Mourgue Red Djinn Chair for Airborne, 1960s, French Design
Olivier Mourgue Red Djinn Chair for Airborne, 1960s, French Design

Olivier Mourgue Red Djinn Chair for Airborne, 1960s, French Design

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Djinn chair designed by influential French designer Olivier Mourgue, France, Airborne, 1965. The

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wool

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Single Footstool by Olivier Mourguw for Airborne
Pair of Djinn Chairs and Single Footstool by Olivier Mourguw for Airborne

Pair of Djinn Chairs and Single Footstool by Olivier Mourguw for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This original pair of Djinn chairs and stool have the old blue fabric on, but the frames and foam

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Steel

Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original dinn chair and ottoman, freshly reupholstered in red Jersey. An iconic piece, as

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Djinn Chairs with Geometric Upholstery by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chairs with Geometric Upholstery by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chairs with Geometric Upholstery by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of four Djinn dining chairs designed in 1965 by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne as part of the

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Steel

Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Original Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original chair and stool as seen in 2001 a space odysee freshly upholstered in red, in

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Chair Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in Orange Kvadrat
Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Chair Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in Orange Kvadrat

Olivier Mourgue Iconic Djinn Chair Airborne 1963 Reupholstered in Orange Kvadrat

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares

The Djinn lounge chairs, designed by Olivier Mourgue (born 1939) for Airborne in 1963, are one of

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chair with Ottoman in Bouclé by Olivier Morgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Chair with Ottoman in Bouclé by Olivier Morgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Chair with Ottoman in Bouclé by Olivier Morgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Amazing 'Djinn' Lounge chair with ottoman by Olivier Mourgue currently freshly recovered in a cream

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chair
Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chair

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chair

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H 26.75 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chair

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Long Island City, NY

These Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” lounge chairs were true innovations in furniture design. Inspired by

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1960s Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
1960s Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

1960s Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

This Djinn lounge chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne International, France

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Vintage 1960s French Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Djinn Lounge Chair Designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International
Djinn Lounge Chair Designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International

Djinn Lounge Chair Designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

This Djinn lounge chair was designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne International, France

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Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue, for Airborne, 1970
Set of 2 Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue, for Airborne, 1970

Set of 2 Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourgue, for Airborne, 1970

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in amstelveen, NL

Pair of 1970s Djinn lounge chairs by Olivier Mourque. Reupholstered in a stunning black and cream

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue, 2001: A Space Odyssey

Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue, 2001: A Space Odyssey

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H 25.6 in W 46.07 in D 28.75 in

Djinn Sofa by Olivier Mourgue, 2001: A Space Odyssey

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

designed his well-known Classic Djinn chairs (1965) made famous by 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick

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Vintage 1960s French Sofas

Materials

Metal

Airborne Djinn Seating Group Design Olivier Mourgue Stanley Kubrick Odysse, 2001
Airborne Djinn Seating Group Design Olivier Mourgue Stanley Kubrick Odysse, 2001

Airborne Djinn Seating Group Design Olivier Mourgue Stanley Kubrick Odysse, 2001

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Munster, NRW

A seating group of 1965 djinn chairs by Olivier Morgue re-upholstery needed Airborne

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Antique 1690s French Space Age Living Room Sets

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Fabric

Cubique Chair with Steel Frame and Yellow Leather-Like Basis
Cubique Chair with Steel Frame and Yellow Leather-Like Basis

Cubique Chair with Steel Frame and Yellow Leather-Like Basis

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

Airborne, Olivier Mourgue designed his well-known classic Djinn chairs (1965) made famous by 2001: A Space

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dijnn Chair and Footstool, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, Airborne, 1965
Dijnn Chair and Footstool, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, Airborne, 1965

Dijnn Chair and Footstool, Designed by Olivier Mourgue, France, Airborne, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Berlin, Berlin

fabric and metal sliders. The Djinn chair is one element of a series of Djinn furniture designed by

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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Pair of Easy Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, with Hermès Fabrics, 1950s
Pair of Easy Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, with Hermès Fabrics, 1950s

Pair of Easy Chairs by Paul Geoffroy for Airborne, with Hermès Fabrics, 1950s

By Paul Geoffroy

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Bonet). Another well-known piece of Airborne furniture is the famous “djinn” chair by Olivier Mourgue

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

UP3 Chair by Gaetano Pesce in Jean Paul Gaultier Fabric
UP3 Chair by Gaetano Pesce in Jean Paul Gaultier Fabric

UP3 Chair by Gaetano Pesce in Jean Paul Gaultier Fabric

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Munich, DE

perfect with the Djinn-chair. Measures: W: 91 cm, D: 89 dcm, H: 68 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam

Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered
Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered

Olivier Mourgue Airborne International France Djinn Chaise Longue Upholstered

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Curitiba, PR

radical experimentation in design. His most famous piece, the "Djinn" chair (1965), became an icon of

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery

Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair by Arconas, 2001, Canada
Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair by Arconas, 2001, Canada

Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair by Arconas, 2001, Canada

By Arconas, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in 1939, Morgue was a French industrial designer whose fame grew to heights after his Djinn chairs

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Early 2000s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair by Arconas, 2001 Canada
Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair by Arconas, 2001 Canada

Olivier Mourgue Bouloum Fabric Lounge Chair by Arconas, 2001 Canada

By Olivier Mourgue, Arconas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1939, Morgue was a French Industrial designer whose fame grew to heights after his Djinn chairs were

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Early 2000s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Olivier Mourgue 'Cubique' Lounge Chairs by Airborne International, a Pair
Olivier Mourgue 'Cubique' Lounge Chairs by Airborne International, a Pair

Olivier Mourgue 'Cubique' Lounge Chairs by Airborne International, a Pair

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Miami, FL

Airborne’s reputation taking off in France and abroad. Mourgue’s undulating Djinn Chair (1965) embodied the

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Original 1960s Olivier Mourgue Djinn Lounge Chair – Restored in Knoll Bouclé
Original 1960s Olivier Mourgue Djinn Lounge Chair – Restored in Knoll Bouclé

Original 1960s Olivier Mourgue Djinn Lounge Chair – Restored in Knoll Bouclé

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Victoria, BC

A true icon of futuristic design, the Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue captures the optimism of the

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sphère Lounge Chair by Boris Tabacoff for M. M. M., cushion with dedar fabric
Sphère Lounge Chair by Boris Tabacoff for M. M. M., cushion with dedar fabric

Sphère Lounge Chair by Boris Tabacoff for M. M. M., cushion with dedar fabric

By Mobilier Modulair Moderne, Boris Tabacoff

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

space hilton featured djinn chairs by olivier mourgue). in 1970 verner panton presented his famous

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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Lounge Chair
Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Lounge Chair

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Lounge Chair

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H 25.5 in W 26.5 in D 23.75 in

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" Lounge Chair

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Long Island City, NY

Olivier Mourgue "Djinn" lounge chair in Mustard Mohair.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue
“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue

“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue

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H 25.99 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

“Djinn” Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Stockholm, SE

“Djinn” lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue, reupholstered in hot purple wool fabric from Kvadrat. The

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968
Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968

Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968

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H 25.6 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in

Olivier Mourgue Cubique Chairs Airborne France 1968

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

reputation taking of in France and abroad. Mourgue’s undulating Djinn Chair (1965) embodied the futuristic

Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 26.38 in W 27.56 in L 26.38 in

‘Djinn’ Easy Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

'Djinn' easy chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International, France, 1964-1965. Made of a

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chairs for Airborne, circa 1964
Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chairs for Airborne, circa 1964

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” Lounge Chairs for Airborne, circa 1964

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Olivier Mourgue “Djinn” lounge chairs for Airborne, Circa 1964. This pair has been restored in

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Olivier Mourgue, Chaise Lounge "Djinn"
Olivier Mourgue, Chaise Lounge "Djinn"

Olivier Mourgue, Chaise Lounge "Djinn"

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Olivier Mourgue, Chaise Lounge "Djinn"

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in San Marino, CA

Chaise lounge model “Djinn” Manufactured by Airborne International France, 1960s Metal, upholstery

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s
Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s

Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Telgte, DE

Lounge chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Djinn Space Age, 1960s Model djinn by Olivier Mourgue

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Olivier Mourgue Djinn low settee
Olivier Mourgue Djinn low settee

Olivier Mourgue Djinn low settee

By Olivier Mourgue

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A great 1963 design by Mourgue. A very low lounge settee in original fabric. These chairs were

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Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in bruxelles, BE

Blue fabric lounge chair. Djinn model by Olivier Mourgue. New fabric. Wear due to age and time. For

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Fabric

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s
Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

Djinn Lounge Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, 1960s

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in bruxelles, BE

Lounge chair in black fabric. Wear due to time and age.

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Fabric

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965
Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Olivier Mourgue (1939) for Airborne, lounge chair model 8412, France, 1965. Structure in curved

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Materials

Metal

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965
Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

Djinn Lounge Chair, Model 8412 for Airborne International, France, 1965

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Catonvielle, FR

Olivier Mourgue (1939) for Airborne, lounge chair model 8412, France, 1965. Structure in curved

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Materials

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A White Flower Floor Light By Olivier Mourgue For Disderot, Model 2093-225
A White Flower Floor Light By Olivier Mourgue For Disderot, Model 2093-225

A White Flower Floor Light By Olivier Mourgue For Disderot, Model 2093-225

By Olivier Mourgue

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comfort and aestheticism. Olivier designed numerous famed pieces of furniture, including the Djinn lounge

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Chrome

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Industries, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

Original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne Industries, as seen in 2001 a space odyssey

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original Djinn chair, as seen in 2001 a Space Odysee, the frame has been rewebbed

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Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original Djinn chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborrne, now freshly recovered in alpaca. A

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair and Ottoman by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Completely original Djinn chair and ottoman by Olivier Mourgue. Fresh color and good condition of

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in

Djinn Chair by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

This is an original Djinn chair, as seen in 2001 a Space Odysee, the frame has been rewebbed

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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Djinn Chairs in Off-White Mohair
Pair of Djinn Chairs in Off-White Mohair

Pair of Djinn Chairs in Off-White Mohair

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Pair of Djinn Chairs in Off-White Mohair

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in London, GB

Fully restored Djinn chairs designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, France, circa

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair and Footstool by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

An original pair of Djinn chairs and footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne, as seen in 2001 a

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Djinn Chair, 1960s, by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
Djinn Chair, 1960s, by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

Djinn Chair, 1960s, by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

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H 26.38 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Djinn Chair, 1960s, by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Stein am Rhein, CH

Red vintage Djinn chair, designed by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne International in the 1960s. The

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Olivier Mourgue & Airborne, Red Djinn Chair for Airborne
Olivier Mourgue & Airborne, Red Djinn Chair for Airborne

Olivier Mourgue & Airborne, Red Djinn Chair for Airborne

By Airborne International, Olivier Mourgue

Located in Paris, FR

Djinn chair designed by Olivier Mourgue in the 1960s for Airborne. Metal structure lined with foam

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

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Djinn Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the djinn chair you’re looking for. Each djinn chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and steel. Your living room may not be complete without a djinn chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right djinn chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Djinn Chair?

The average selling price for a djinn chair at 1stDibs is $3,557, while they’re typically $1,380 on the low end and $10,040 for the highest priced.

Olivier Mourgue for sale on 1stDibs

With its undulating, futuristic and playful form, it’s easy to see why filmmaker Stanley Kubrick chose to use Olivier Mourgue’s iconic Djinn chair in his 1968 masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey. But the French artist and industrial designer is known for much more than the Space Age Djinn. From his whimsical Flower floor lamps to his anthropomorphic Bouloum chair, Mourgue is renowned as an important contributor to the 1960s Pop art era of modern furniture design.

Born in Paris in 1939, Mourgue grew up in an apartment filled with Empire-style antique furniture, which he derided as having “nothing to do with life.” He later studied art at Paris’s École Boulle, graduating in 1958. He then attended the École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs.

In 1959, his former teacher at École Boulle, Marcel Merpillat, encouraged him to present a chair he designed at a competition hosted by furniture manufacturer Airborne. Airborne founder Charles Bernard was impressed by Mourgue’s design, which featured a leather-upholstered seat attached to a chrome steel frame; it was produced by the company under the name the Joker. Mourgue designed several other mid-century modern pieces for Airborne throughout the 1960s, including the Whist chaise longue, the rotund Montreal chair, the unique Cubique chair and the Djinn series, which first appeared in 1964.

In addition to Airborne, Mourgue has designed for furniture manufacturers such as Disderot and Prisunic, and collaborated with British architect and designer Sir Norman Foster and Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa.

Mourgue worked for Le Mobilier National to design the French Pavilion for Montreal’s Expo ‘67. In 1968, he received the International Design Award from the Institute of Interior Designers in New York for the Djinn lounge chair. He also exhibited several of his works at Expo ‘70 in Osaka, Japan.

Today, Mourgue’s pieces are part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Olivier Mourgue seating, lighting and more.

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