Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c. 1980s

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Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c. 1980s

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This laid-back black leather swivel lounge chair is a model #F510 easy chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, circa 1980. Casual and stylish, this swivel lounge chair features black perforated leather giving it a sporty roadster look and a black enameled steel tulip base with matching tufted ottoman. If you are looking for a chair that appeals to the collector minded client but is not flashy or overstated... and desire a chair that is comfortable, casual, laid back - yet has classic 1970s / 1980s styling and sought after by collectors, then this is the chair for you. Quality and design as you would expect from a top notch maker like Artifort. The chair has fantastic lines and silhouette. And the black on black colorway is impressive. This Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Model #F-510 swivel chair would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, bedside chair, fireside chair, dressing or changing room chair, hallway chair, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office chair, guest chair, lobby chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS: H 33.25" x W 32.25" x D 34.25" Seat Height: 15" Seat Depth: 16" Ottoman: H 15.75" x W 24.25" x D 20.5" CONDITION: Very good vintage condition with light patina and wear. The perforated leather has small fibers that come through from the inner cushion. They can be easily removed when they show but will keep coming back over time. It is just the nature of perforated leather and cannot be corrected however does not affect the use of the chair and is only noticeable upon close inspection. The swivel and base are sturdy and structurally sound and works properly. Ready for immediate use.

Creator:
Artifort (Manufacturer),Geoffrey Harcourt (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Width: 32.25 in (81.92 cm)Depth: 34.25 in (87 cm)Seat Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Steel,Enameled
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1980s
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light patina and wear. See description for more details.
Seller Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1330223518172

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Artifort

The sterling reputation that Artifort enjoys isn’t limited to the innovative upholstery and fluid, organic shapes for which its products are widely known — the legendary Dutch brand’s vintage seating and other furniture is also celebrated for its embodiment of functionality, comfort and quality. These are among the principles that underpin the philosophy toward modern furniture design at Artifort, which has been at the crossroads of furniture and art for over 125 years.

Prior to 1928, the year Artifort officially became a brand, Jules Wagemans had a small upholstery business in Maastricht, the Netherlands. After setting up in 1890, his son, Henricus Wagemans, broadened the scope of the company to include furniture production. By the end of the 1920s, their showroom in Amsterdam had made them a recognizable brand across the Netherlands.

Then named H. Wagemans & Van Tuien, the company changed its name to Artifort after the economic recession. Artifort came from two Latin words meaning “art” and “strong” — a perfect description for the style of each design and the manufacturer’s intention to create sturdy furnishings. Artifort’s reputation for durable armchairs and sofas endures, and vintage editions of this seating are now family heirlooms in many homes.

Artifort became a magnet for high-profile and up-and-coming designers alike. Many furniture designers’ careers began thanks to collaborations with Artifort, such as Dutch industrial and jewelry designer Gijs Bakker and Indonesian-born designer Kho Liang Ie. Also known for designing the interiors at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, Kho Liang Ie was an aesthetic consultant at Artifort and used his expertise to turn the company into a world-class brand. Perhaps his largest contribution, however, was attracting the talents of French furniture and interior designer Pierre Paulin and English furniture designer Geoffrey D. Harcourt.

Paulin’s bright and colorful lounge chairs, such as his Orange Slice chair and Mushroom chair, are still central to the Artifort identity. The revered designer not only introduced new construction techniques to Artifort furniture, but contributed fresh materials, Pop art colors and dazzling shapes to the mid-century modern era as a whole, while Harcourt deserves credit for popularizing Artifort internationally and extending their reach into foreign markets.

Another talent boom in the 1990s at Artifort yielded collaborations with Jasper Morrison, Wolfgang Mezger and René Holten. Iranian designer Khodi Feiz was named art director in 2014 and has continued the tradition of recruiting top designers such as Claesson Koivisto Rune, Ilse Crawford and Luca Nichetto.

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