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Memphis Design Postmodern Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF, 1980s
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CHF 418.30per item
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About the Item
One of four metal and upholstered fabric chairs designed in the 1980s in Germany by Karl Friedrich Förster for KFF, his namesake manufacturing company. Unique, geometrical and Memphis-influenced design. These four chairs feature dark blue velvet upholstery.
Produced in Germany in the 1980s.
Manufacturer’s mark present at the bottom of the seat.
Stackable.
Sold per piece.
Four pieces available.
In very good vintage condition with expected signs of age. Some white stains can be spotted on the light gray metal frames. The upholstery is in great condition aside from a line which appears about a third from backrest’s top. The upholstery is also slightly more worn at the front, shown in photos.
Width: 60 cm / 23.62 inches
Depth: 50 cm / 19.69 inches
Height: 82.5 cm / 32.48 inches
Seat Height: 43.5 cm / 17.13 inches
Weight: 8.45 kg / 18.63 lbs
We try our best to accurately depict any imperfections on our photos. Please feel free to contact us for any additional photos.
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Most of our items (chairs, armchairs, sofa modules, lamps, coffee tables etc.) are packed in packages up to 31,5kg / 70x70x100cm or equivalent and shipped as premium international air packages or EMS packages through the international state shipping carriers.
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- Asia / Middle East = 10-18 business days after dispatch
- EU/EEA = 5-10 business days after dispatch
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Based on the years 2021.-2023., only one package per 650 packages is lost in transit (0,0015%).
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All oversized items that cannot be shipped or disassembled to ship in parts up to 31,5kg / 70x70x100cm or equivalent (sofas, seating sets, bigger sofa modules, beds, closets and larger storage cabinets etc.) air shipped via air freight shipping (overseas) or road freight shipping (EU/EEA).
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- Road freight shipping (EU/EEA) – 2-8 business days, delivery day is announced prior to delivery.
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Priority shipping via DHL can be found on checkout or quoted on request.
Estimated transit time for DHL shipping is 1-5 days for all destinations worldwide.
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WHOLESALE / TRADE
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- Creator:KFF (Manufacturer),Karl Friedrich Förster (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.49 in (82.5 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 17.13 in (43.5 cm)
- Style:Industrial (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1980-1989
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some white stains can be spotted on the light gray metal frames. The upholstery is in great condition aside from a line which appears about a third from backrest’s top. The upholstery is also slightly more worn at the front, shown in photos.
- Seller Location:Zagreb, HR
- Reference Number:Seller: 02-6941stDibs: LU7627242560862
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