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Chrome & canvas "Apollo" chair by Leonart Bender for Charlton, 1970s.

$3,900
£2,900.94
€3,396.43
CA$5,441.82
A$6,089.55
CHF 3,179.68
MX$74,864.73
NOK 40,115.32
SEK 37,748.32
DKK 25,339.96
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About the Item

‘Apollo’ chair designed by Leonnart Bender for the Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for their Century 21 collection, Model No.150 c.1970s. Similar in style to designs by Milo Baughman. Heavy duty, very high quality, curvilinear chromed steel framework. Large scale (see dimensions). This is not a rocking chair. It sits in a very stable and comfortable manner. A striking and unusual design.
  • Creator:
    Charlton Company (Manufacturer),Lennart Bender (Designer)
  • Similar to:
    Milo Baughman (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 42 in (106.68 cm)Seat Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1970s
  • Condition:
    minor wear to the chrome frame. Canvas cushions and slings are clean and sturdy, with areas of fading. Foam is good.
  • Seller Location:
    Kansas City, MO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU105706295003

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