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Gus Bakker Set Of Two Gb Lounge Chair for Karakter

$8,090.54per set
$10,113.17per set20% Off
£6,055.79per set
£7,569.74per set20% Off
€6,800per set
€8,500per set20% Off
CA$11,112.55per set
CA$13,890.69per set20% Off
A$12,425.19per set
A$15,531.49per set20% Off
CHF 6,517.53per set
CHF 8,146.92per set20% Off
MX$150,498.93per set
MX$188,123.66per set20% Off
NOK 82,271.04per set
NOK 102,838.80per set20% Off
SEK 77,726.25per set
SEK 97,157.82per set20% Off
DKK 51,770.37per set
DKK 64,712.96per set20% Off
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Gus Bakker Set Of Two Gb Lounge Chair for Karakter Dutch industrial designer Gijs Bakker had already established a reputation for his aluminum jewelry when he decided to turn his attention to designing a chair. Inspired by a competition held by Dunlop, the rubber foam manufacturer, Bakker took a piece of foam, bent it at a 90 degree angle, and fixed it in a metal frame. The result was the GB Lounge, a modular lounge chair whose simple silhouette is enhanced by invitingly overstuffed upholstery. Originally coined “the Levi’s Chair,” Bakker was determined that his design – much like a pair of well-loved jeans – would act as an easygoing antidote to the previous generation’s stiffer tastes. Today, its functionality has been enhanced further with the addition of feet that raise it slightly from the floor for added comfort. Available as a one-seater chair, or with the addition of a pouf, the GB Lounge can be arranged in a variety of ways by connectors that transform it from a solo chair into a multiple seating system. GB Lounge can be upholstered with textiles from Cassina. "Today I look to a very sophisticated version but it keeps the freshness, direct height and easy-going idea of the original." The power of good design is especially evident when the object exists outside its original context, transcending the specific circumstances in which it was conceived and having a universal relevance. Gijs Bakker designed his GB Lounge Chair in 1972, in the wake of the sixties when radical young designers like himself were rethinking interiors, furniture and ways of living. “We were the youth of the future,” he says. Product Material Frame in steel with powder coat, HR/CMHR/Cal.117 foam, upholstery in Cassina textile, plastic feet Measurements Height 66 cm Width 76 cm Depth 95 cm Seat width 76 cm Seat depth 76 cm Seat height 37 cm General specifications Enviroment Indoor Requires assembly No Gliders Plastic Upholstry Textile yardage (roll widht 140cm) 3,3 m Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colors differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Gijs Bakker (1942) is a multidisciplinary Dutch designer, lecturer and one of the original founders of Droog design. Through a philosophy of “conceptual design in context”, his studio in Amsterdam follows a holistic design approach in which heart, mind and substance come together. Gijs Bakker and his studio has conceived numerous design icons, and Bakker’s work is represented in museums and private collections all over the world. As a teacher and lecturer he urges students, artists and designers to find their individuality as designers. Something he himself has managed to do very well. About the manufacturer: Karakter is a Danish design company founded on a spirit of exploration, courage and an uncompromising attitude to quality. Rooted in the Scandinavian design tradition with an international outlook, Karakter presents a portfolio of furniture, lighting and objects that is relevant, honest, expressive and sometimes playful. Aspiring to build an enduring legacy, they work with contemporary designers such as Aldo Bakker and PlueerSmitt and present works by the masters Bodil Kjær, Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Paul McCobb, Joe Colombo and Angelo Mangiarotti. Each piece has a clear, undeniable expression, ensuring it pride of place in private homes and public spaces worldwide.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 51.97 in (132 cm)Width: 59.85 in (152 cm)Depth: 74.81 in (190 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Contemporary
  • Production Type:
    New & Custom(Current Production)
  • Estimated Production Time:
    14-15 weeks
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1427241709312

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