By Stefan Heiliger, Vico Magistretti, WK Wohnen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Sculptural aesthetics meet function with this leather version of the Solo 699 folding lounge chair designed by Prof. Stefan Heiliger in the 1980s in Germany for WK Wohnen. Ergonomic Comfort: The thoughtful design ensures optimal seating comfort and relaxation. The backrest has a lever for tilt adjustments. Seat, ottoman, arm and headrest covered with naturally grained thick nappa leather, lightly pigmented, aniline dyed through in a creamy tan yellow. Which features a casual drape, especially on the backrest and seat, emphasizing the softness of the upholstery. Black powder-coated metal steel frame, with mechanical system of the folding ottoman works by pneumatic spring. The armchair can be adjusted continuously, with the entire seat shell tilting backward and the footrest extending – perfect for absolute relaxation.
Chair dims folded : 32.68ʺ W × 37.01ʺ D × 36.22ʺ H .. Open 59.05" long.
Designer: Prof. Stefan Heiliger, born in Berlin in 1941 - Studied at the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Ulm and with Prof. Wagenfeld in Stuttgart - 1964 - 1977 Designer at Mercedes-Benz - 1974 - 1977 Lecturer at the Offenbach University of Art and Design - since 1977 Professor at the Offenbach University of Art and Design - since 1978 own design office - since 1985 freelance collaboration with renowned furniture manufacturers
A contemporary or Post modern version of Mid-Century Modern designs classic like the : Knoll Mies van der Rohe Model 242 MR Adjustable Lounge, Marcel Breuer Long Chair...
Category
Early 2000s German Post-Modern WK Wohnen