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Sculptural Shell Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s

$8,200per item
£6,221.97per item
€7,114.27per item
CA$11,453.18per item
A$12,734.37per item
CHF 6,649.19per item
MX$155,008.34per item
NOK 84,840.74per item
SEK 79,491.72per item
DKK 53,095.09per item
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About the Item

A sculptural wooden lounge chair from Italy, dating to the 1980s. This elegant "Shell Chair" features a unique cocoon-like design, expertly crafted from hand-assembled birch plywood. The design of the Shell chair is inspired by both formal and structural biological references, giving it a natural and organic appearance. Its shape is reminiscent of a shell and evolves like a natural body composed of vertebrae and spine, working as a natural force and weight distribution. The chair is not only visually striking, but also ergonomically sound, as it functions as a "pillow container" that can be adjusted or filled with more or fewer pillows according to each user's needs. The two chairs available are priced per piece and come with pillows.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 31.11 in (79 cm)Depth: 27.96 in (71 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Antwerp, BE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GW32711stDibs: LU933435955212

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