Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered

View Similar Items

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985

1966, Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac Yellow with Black Base Limited Edition

Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac 1985

Cyclone Lounger (Limited Edition)

Elephant' armchair by Bernard Rancillac

1980. Fauteuil elephant Rancillac

Poul M. Volther, “Corona” Easy Chair, Special Edition for Arken Art Museum

Chair by Sofia Alvarado

Lolo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Lounge Chair

Neca Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Chair

1958 Italian P40 Chair by Osvaldo Borsani

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 21

Limited Edition 'Elephant Chair' by Bernard Rancillac, 1985, Signed & Numbered

About the Item

This rare limited edition 'Elephant Chair' is signed and numbered 37 out of 100, and was designed by famed French artist and sculptor Bernard Rancillac and manufactured in France in 1985 by Michel Roudillon. The ‘Fauteil Éléphant’ (Elephant Chair) was originally designed in 1966 and exhibited at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris in 1968. In 1985 a limited edition signed run of 100 was produced. The large fiberglass seat in the form of a stylized elephant sits on top of an enameled steel frame with horseshoe shaped foot. Embossed signature with edition number on the upper back where it is easy to see and show off ‘Rancillac 37/100’. This large Rancillac sculpture which works as functional art as a chair / chaise longue would be ideal for collectors and art investors. Also for an interior designer looking for a statement piece and would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, bedside chair, fireside chair, nursing or reading chair, or lobby lounge chair. ARTIST: Bernard Rancillac, French b. 1931 MEASUREMENTS: H 42.5" x W 55.5" x D 63" Seat Height: 15" Arm Height: 27" CONDITION: Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear including minor chips, nicks, scratches, scrapes and dings (see photos). One screw and bolt replaced. Attractive vintage and original example ready for immediate use.

Creator:
Bernard Rancillac (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 42.5 in (107.95 cm)Width: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Depth: 63 in (160.02 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Style:
Space Age (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fiberglass,Steel,Enameled
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
1985
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear including minor chips, nicks, scratches, and dings. Attractive vintage and original example ready for immediate use.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330228376712

More From This Seller

View All

'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed

By Steen Ostergaard, Cado

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful pair of rare 'President' Lounge chairs, Model #265 by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, Denmark (each chair signed with Cado embossed logo on frame), was designed in 1968 and produced at Krauss Maffei, Munich, Germany for a short time in limited quantities. For collectors of 1960s and 1970s Space Age, this is a sought-after and coveted design to have. Produced in fiberglass reinforced poly-amide nylon and is anti-static, full depth colored, and can not delaminate, and were cast in the largest injection mold in the world at the time. The head / neck rest is adjustable via the two dials on the back and can be raised or lowered to your desired setting. The President Lounge, which was part of the A-Line series, was prominently featured in many books, magazines and movies such as 'Star Trek' where it appears in Captain Kirk's 23rd century San Francisco apartment. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Educated Cabinetmaker and Imagery Carver – Bronze Medal 1957. Graduated from the SCHOOL of ARTS & CRAFTS, Copenhagen, Denmark 1960, with certificate – Highest Marks. Officer in the Royal Danish Army 1960-1962. ACTIVITIES: Own Design offices in Denmark, respectively England, Germany and France. Main activities – Furniture design – Industrial Design – Professional product development. Designer and inventor of worlds first chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner furniture...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

'President' Fiberglass Lounge Chairs by Steen Ostergaard for Cado, 1968, Signed

$6,500 Sale Price / set

32% Off

Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed

By Adelta, Eero Aarnio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very vintage example of the iconic lucite bubble chair designed by Eero Aarnio in 1968 and produced by Aldelta. Signed with 'Eero Aarnio Adelta M...

Category

1990s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Hanging 'Bubble Chair' by Eero Aarnio for Adelta, Signed

$3,800 Sale Price

22% Off

'Falcon' Easy Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed

By Sigurd Resell, Vatne Møbler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman, suspended in air, and harnessed by four sculptu...

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

'Falcon' Easy Chair & Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed

$4,300 Sale Price / set

20% Off

'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed

By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic grey leather 'Falcon' sling chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, signed on both the chair frame and the ottoman. A more rare variation of the Falcon design...

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

'Falcon' Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s, Signed

$4,350 Sale Price / set

20% Off

Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Exotic Jacaranda by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Signed

By Moveis Cimo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

If you are looking for unique lounge chairs utilizing exotic materials that are also sought after by collectors and investors of art and design, this pair of Brazilian Modern lounge ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood, Faux Leather

Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Exotic Jacaranda by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Signed

$9,300 Sale Price / set

22% Off

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed

By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This beautiful patinated leather "Joe" lounge chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova is covered in a gorgeous and soft light brown / ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

'Joe' Lounge Chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, 1970s, Signed

$7,400 Sale Price

32% Off

Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985

$15,650

1966, Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac Yellow with Black Base Limited Edition

By Bernard Rancillac

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

Beautiful, iconic, rare and unique elephant chair in yellow with black base. Limited edition nr 30/100. It embodies a captivating fusion of contemporary art and functional design. It...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1966, Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac Yellow with Black Base Limited Edition

$20,281

Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s

By Bernard Rancillac

Located in Dallas, TX

This example is not one of the chairs produced as part of the limited edition series of 100 in the 1980's. This example is one of the original prototype and is embossed with the Ranc...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bernard Rancillac Elephant Chair Prototype 1960s

$25,000

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac 1985

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac Bernard Rancillac Design 1966 Armchair in white fibreglass-reinforced moulded plastic mounted on a black lacquered metal base Signed and num...

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac 1985

$17,963

Cyclone Lounger (Limited Edition)

Located in Denver, PA

Part of the Smithsonian Renwick Gallery's permanent collection, the Cyclone Lounger is inspired by Coney Island's famous Cyclone coaster. The Limited Edition Lounger is made with rec...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Cyclone Lounger (Limited Edition)

$17,000 / item

Elephant' armchair by Bernard Rancillac

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Elephant' armchair by Bernard Rancillac. Metal, fibreglass and wrought iron. Michel Roudillon edition. France, circa 1972. Numbered 00/100. The sill is in Klein blue H. 110 cm; D. 15...

Category