Velvet Lounge Chairs from Hotel Kyjev by Ivan Matusik, Czechoslovakia, 1970

Completely restored iconic armchair named "Bratislava" as it was originally produced for the airport in Bratislava city. Designed by Jindrich Volak, this armchair was produced by Dre...

Beautiful, iconic lounge chair named Bratislava after a capital of Slovakia. This lounge chair was produced by Drevopodnik Holesov in 1960s and was designed by Jindrich Volak. The Ho...

Unique lounge chair after a complete restoration. The armchair was produced in 1930s, designed by Hynek Gottwad. The armchar offers a greatly comfortable seating. The design is one o...

A stunning pair of lounge chairs designed by Boris Hála for TON in the 1990s, showcasing the timeless elegance of Czech modernist design. Crafted from solid walnut, the chairs featur...

Chair was designed by architect Vojtech Vilhan for Hotel Kyjev in Bratislava in 1973. The hotel, built by architect Jozef Lacko in 1968-1973. The complet...

- Czechoslovakia - 1970 - one piece available jr

- good original condition with minor signs of use - Iron lacquered base

Modernist lounge chair in tubular chromed steel, camel velvet, Italy, 1970 With their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. The chromed tubular steel frame defines a low-slung silhouette that balances structural clarity with sculptural presence. A continuous loop forms the base and supports both seat and backrest, showcasing an expressive mastery of bent metal—a material language that traces its roots back to the revolutionary designs of Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand in the 1930s, such as the iconic LC7 chair for Cassina. The round backrests and wide seats are upholstered in a camel velvet, contributing warmth and tactility to the otherwise minimal composition. The contrast between the industrial frame and the sensual upholstery echoes the experimental ethos of postmodern design, reminiscent of the aesthetic explorations of Giandomenico Belotti or Cini Boeri, whose work often blended technical rigor with emotional appeal. Though the author of this piece remains unidentified, the chairs stand out as emblematic of the avant-garde production of the Italian furniture scene during the late 20th century, when designers sought new formal languages through material innovation and structural boldness. Comparable in spirit to Belotti’s “Spaghetti” chair...