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Pair of 1980s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Side Chairs for Knoll

About the Item

This awesome pair of of Manadarin side chairs is were designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, chairs feature curvaceous tubular steel arms finished in gloss black, matte-black straight-tube legs and that fantastic original burgundy upholstery. Upholstery features a textured pattern that gives it an interesting optical illusion quality and pairs nicely with the simple, graceful lines of the chair.
  • Creator:
    Knoll (Manufacturer),Ettore Sottsass (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980-1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. chairs have some minor internal wear to the foam/wire support to the top edge of the back (from hands grabbing and pulling chair out) but, as you can see, still show quite nicely.
  • Seller Location:
    Lafayette, IN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU268037506773
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