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Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin

Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin

By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin. This iconic chair was designed circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne. Referred ...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Airborne Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Airborne Upholstered Lounge Chair
Vintage French Airborne Upholstered Lounge Chair

Vintage French Airborne Upholstered Lounge Chair

Located in Puslinch, ON

A vintage upholstered lounge chair by Airborne. Made in France. Stamped on the underside. Comfortable, sculptural form in great vintage condition and an incredibly uncommon find. The...

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1960s French Vintage Airborne Armchairs

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Fabric

Marc & Pierre Simon “Deauville” Chair for SS France / Airborne, 1962
Marc & Pierre Simon “Deauville” Chair for SS France / Airborne, 1962

Marc & Pierre Simon “Deauville” Chair for SS France / Airborne, 1962

By Marc and Pierre Simon

Located in Almelo, NL

Marc & Pierre Simon “Deauville” Chair for SS France / Airborne, 1962 This elegant “Deauville” chair was designed by Marc and Pierre Simon in 1962 for...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Airborne Armchairs

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Metal

Nice pair of G10 Chauffeuse Armchairs design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne
Nice pair of G10 Chauffeuse Armchairs design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne

Nice pair of G10 Chauffeuse Armchairs design by Pierre Guariche for Airborne

By Pierre Guariche

Located in NICE, FR

This is a pair of iconic G10 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Guariche for Airborne. The sleek, minimalist design reflects Guariche's signature modernist approach, with a tubular bla...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Airborne Armchairs

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Fabric, Foam

Brass Feet and Off White Bouclé Sleek Armchair by Airborne - France 1970's
Brass Feet and Off White Bouclé Sleek Armchair by Airborne - France 1970's

Brass Feet and Off White Bouclé Sleek Armchair by Airborne - France 1970's

Located in New York, NY

Elegant 1970's armchair by Airborne France. Lounge type seating structure freshly re-upholstered with Designers' Guild iconic off-white bouclé mounted on four elegantly shaped brass...

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1970s French Vintage Airborne Armchairs

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Brass

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Model ‘Patate’ Leather Lounge Chair for Airborne France, 1970s
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Located in Hitchin, England

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Airborne armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Airborne armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Airborne armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Airborne were created in the mid-century modern style in france during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Michel Cadestin, André Sornay, and Louis Paolozzi. Prices for Airborne armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,419 and can go as high as $14,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,832.