Ib Arberg Papagojan (Parrot) Chair

Pair of octagonal shape lounge chairs produced in 1979 by Selig Manufacturing for their "Octet" collection of modular seating. The Octet upholstery is constructed with tight channel...

Fantastic sculptural 1970's wedge-form lounge chair on triangular walnut plinth base by Wieland Furniture Company of Bay City, Michigan constructed with their patented Unimold molded plywood internal frame. Frequently misattributed to Adrian Pearsall. This sits a bit low for my abs but is very comfortable for lounging. Original upholstery reminiscent of Gaetano Pesce's UP chair. Very clean overall. Wieland Furniture Co., a furniture design and manufacturing business led by four brothers, was once located in the Great Lakes Bay Region and made significant contributions to furniture technology despite its modest size. In the 1960s, Wieland Furniture employed about 60 workers in its 45,000 square foot plant in Bay City, Michigan and had developed an innovative process that reduced costs and significantly reduced waste. The patented process was called Unimold, a method of making upholstered furniture with a molded plywood back and seat shell. This particular construction method eliminated 60-75% of the parts used when Wieland first began making upholstered frames. The Unimold form-the heart of chairs and sofas that were manufactured at Wieland-was a 96 in.-long plywood shell molded to shape in a high frequency press. From this shell, Wieland trimmed different lengths to provide frames for sofas, sectionals, or chairs. The proof of Wieland’s success was evidenced in the amount of sales since the Unimold first was introduced. Five years after introduction, sales skyrocketed over the million dollar mark with inquires for Unimold licensing for companies as far apart as Wales, Australia and Puerto Rico. Daryle Wieland once explained that, “only two separate components are necessary to make Unimold furniture- the basic shell and ’S’ shaped molded plywood piece, which becomes the front and back rail when cut in two. Plywood molding in long lengths is difficult, because it is hard to get the high frequency waves out to the ends of the mold equally.” The construction method is unbelievably strong because of the strength of curved plywood. In fact, Wieland could build 100 inch sofas...

Pair of shapely down filled lounge chairs designed by Austrian emigre Ernst Schwadron and retailed through Rena Rosenthal inc. New York in the...

Late 1950's Italian lounge chairs by Nino Zoncada for Framar with steel legs and brass feet tips in original brown skai upholstery. Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada was active in designing the interiors and furnishings on many of the greatest transatlantic ocean liners of the mid-20th century, frequently in collaboration with Gio Ponti and Gustavo Pulitzer. Some of these ships are listed here: Stella...

California modern chair designed by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Oak frame with distinctive double armrests. Tightened and refinished. Awa...

Pair of original Havana chaises designed by Adrian Pearsall and produced by Craft Associated circa 1965. Model 1717-RC See original catalog page. These are unusual in that the legs a...

Origin: Sweden Designer: Ib Arberg Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1970 Materials: Chrome, steel, wool Measurements: — Condition: In excellent original condition.

Ib Arberg hanging chair. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver curbside for less than ...

Iconic original 1970s Swedish Parrot chair by Ib Arberg (Arborg) Sweden. This chair is so fun to look at and even more fun to sit in-very comfortable! Chair and stand are in very nic...

Iconic Swedish Ib Arberg design parrot cage chair, circa 1970-1980. Original cotton canvas upholstery, nickel-plated swing cage with a black enamel s...

Vintage lounge chair papegojan hanging chair ib arberg Period 1970s Designs ib arberg papegoyan (parrot) Sweden Conditions good light signs of use 1 missing button Size 160 x...

Stunning vintage leather “Perrot Cage” swing chair designed by Ib Arberg in Sweden, circa 1970s. This chair has an extravagant design that mixes different m...