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Pair of Djinn Armchairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne

About the Item

Pair of Vintage Armchairs Djinn, designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne. Metal frame lined with foam and covered with fabric . The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa whose shape was inspired by the genies of Arabian culture that can adopt any form, human or animal, is a masterpiece of Space Age design. These Armchairs are an icon of 20th century design, made famous by Stanley Kubrick in 2001, A Space Odyssey.
  • Creator:
    Airborne (Manufacturer),Olivier Mourgue (Designer)
  • Design:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 29.53 in (75 cm)Depth: 38.98 in (99 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rovereta, SM
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3757337097062
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