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1990s Heli Three-Seat Sofa by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in Brown Leather

About the Item

This is an original Heli three-seat sofa, initially designed by Otto Zapf for Knoll International in 1983. This particular piece was produced in Czechoslovakia in the early 1990s, and it retains its original mushroom brown leather upholstery. The armrests and backrests have a slightly rounded curve and feature detailed exposed stitching. The sofa offers lumbar support with back pillows, and it sits on an elevated steel base. The piece measures 32 inches deep, 82.5 inches wide, and 29.5 inches high. It has a seat height of 17 inches, and an arm height of 21.5 inches. The brown leather is patinated and it has some surface scratches. There are a handful of marks on the back, and there is wear to the corners and edges. Overall, this sofa is in good vintage condition. Please see photos. Genuinely faulty goods will be replaced or money refunded on a case by case basis, however we must be advised of any faulty goods upon receipt of the item. It is the customer's responsibility to pay for return shipping and ship the item back to us. If the item is found to be faulty, we will also refund the postage cost. If there is no damage to the item, but a return is approved, the buyer will be responsible for both the initial and return shipping cost. It is at our discretion to refuse the refund of undamaged goods. If an order is placed and you would like to cancel the order, please notify us immediately. Any refunds will be processed via the same means that payment was made.
  • Creator:
    Otto Zapf (Designer),Knoll (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 82.5 in (209.55 cm)Depth: 32 in (81.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 240415011stDibs: LU8164240511672

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