Cast Seating

A rare set of two chairs and matching side table (or stool) designed by architect Georges Candilis (1913-1995) .Candelis created these chairs for the 'Les Carrats' holiday resort that he designed in Port-Leucate, France with Finnish interior designer Anja Blomstedt (who also worked with Charlotte Perriand at the time). ). They had the idea of creating soulful, cheap and simple furniture that was easy to disassemble and transport, yet still be strong and hard wearing, consisting of simple pieces of solid wood or plywood held in place with aluminium angle brackets. Chairs, tables, beds and shelves were designed using a unique assembly system, patented in 1969 by the duo, consisting of connecting a vertical support upright in solid wood to a horizontal plywood top using a metal bracket. Please see original black and white photo, Image number 2, which illustrates Candelis' 'les Carrats' funriture in situ in the early 1970s. A unique and small original edition of this furniture was fabricated and assembled at the famous 'Sentou' workshops, all of which were destined for the 'Les Carrats' resort. Only around two hundred pieces still exist and very few in such nice oriiginal condition..I n 2014, the Les Carrats holiday village was included in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments The 'Carrats' holiday village completed during the period 1967-9 was finally opened in 1970, and occupies nearly five hectares by the beach, almost at the western end of Port-Leucate. For the Candilis team, the Carrats operation becomes a place of architectural experimentation with a social dimension. Composed of cubic-shaped bungalows, its roof terraces, its patios, collective buildings, the numerous public places (small squares, play areas) allowed the creation of an ideal place where everything was done to tend towards individual and collective happiness. This minimalistic soulful furniture designed complemented ideas behind the architectural holiday village perfectly. As the budget was limited, Candilis had to design smart, creating the idea of a modular useable idea into all his pieces. A simple but strong cast aluminium corner construction part allowed Candilis to mass produce that part and use it into different pieces of furniture, with the aluminium connection as centre construction piece. The chairs have solid ash feet and birch plywood seats and backs. The chairs were used many years pretty intense which gave them the beautiful patina they are in today. Since this was a beach location, Candilis added the rubber/metal feet to protect the chairs from water on the floors. Georges Candilis was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and grew up in Athens, Greece, where he studied architecture and met great French architect Le Corbusier in the early 30s. He became one of his closest workshop collaborator and worked on the construction of La Cité Radieuse, Le Corbusier’s masterpiece in Marseille, developing some architectural principles like planned urbanism and « habitat au plus grand nombre » as logic responses to the growth and the changes of individual housing. Founding member of the Team X (or Team Ten), he then specialized with his partners Alexis Josic and Shadrach Woods in large scale projects for affordable and inclusive housing in the 50s like the Mirail in Toulouse or The Free University in Berlin, as well as projects in Casablanca. His rational and democratic approach of architecture led him to design a modular plastic camping unit known as « Hexacube » and a whole holiday resort in Port-Leucate, Les Carrats, with Finnish interior designer Anja Blomstedt (who also worked with Charlotte Perriand at the time. ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHY: Georges (Gheorghios) Candilis studied architecture at the Polytechnic in Athens (1931-36) , he met Le Corbusier during his studies, at CIAM IV (1933, Athens). As a result, Le Corbusier assigned Candilis the leadership of ASCORAL (Assemblee de constructeurs pour une renovation architecturale) in 1943. Collaborations with Le Corbusier:- In 1945 he joined the office of Le Corbusier, where he became one of the main collaborators. He also became the project architect for the construction of the Unite d'Habitation in Marseille (1945-52). In 1951 Candilis, Shadrach Woods and engineer Henri Piot become the leaders of ATBAT-Afrique in Tangiers, Morocco. ATBAT-Afrique was the African branch of ATBAT, Atelier des batisseurs, founded in 1947 by Le Corbusier, Vladimir Bodiansky, Andre Wogenscky...

Early edition egg chair ‘Model FH-3316‘ designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the 1960’s. This lounge chair is to be considered as one of the most icon...

Chromcraft chromcraft sculpta unicorn chair V-shaped base. Polished aluminum swivel base. Tufted black vinyl upholstery.Historical footnote: These chai...

Incredible 1st-generation collectors examples (original production of this design) of the classic Charles Pollock 'Model 657' Armchairs for Knoll Associates, signed with Knoll Associates paper labels (see photos). This pair has beautiful cognac brown color with light attractive age. Secondly, and most importantly, these are labeled with its original Knoll Associates tags which date these towards the early few years of production before Knoll Associates changed hands to Knoll International. The labels are date stamped with Feb 16, 1971 however Knoll Associates became Knoll International in 1968 and at that time they changed the labels used in production. In addition, the address on the labels are the older 320 Park Ave which they moved from in 1970. Most likely these chairs were produced around 1968 but then later sold and shipped out in 1971. This pair of 657-armchairs are ideal for a collector who wants the 'original' production examples with all-original leather. And considering the condition of these - this pair won't last long so be sure to buy them while they are still available! These 657 leather sling armchairs perfectly blend comfort, functionality, and style. The frame is made from polished chrome steel tubing with cast aluminum, creating a sleek and subtly contrasting profile. The seat is a cognac brown cowhide suspended on the frame which has been carefully shaped to form the back and seat sling. The thick sling leather contrasts beautifully with the black arms, black leather seat pads and black seat supports attached to the chrome frames. Under the sling-seats are the original Knoll Associates manufacturing stickers which identify these from being in their earlier (original) production runs of this design. The leather has an attractive light patina in excellent vintage conditions. Both chairs present very well, are ideal collectors examples and are ready for immediate use. Here is a quote from Charles Pollock speaking to the design of this chair taken from Knoll's website: “I was penniless, didn’t have a car and I was making my prototypes out of plumbing that I pulled out of an old, abandoned basement. I brought all these prototypes in [to Knoll] without an appointment and pushed them off the elevator and said, ‘I want to see Florence Knoll.’ Fortunately for me, [Senior Designer] Vincent Cafiero came out just by accident, and he said, ‘Who are you?’ I said, ‘I’m Charles Pollock.’ I had had a major article in Interiors, in a series of articles about Saarinen, Eames, and myself about three or four months before, and he had read that…. So Cafiero said, “Look, this stuff is interesting. Why don’t you take this idea and throw this other idea into it?” Eventually, between Vincent Cafiero and myself, I developed a quarter-inch scale model of a chair that was very, very similar to…the 657 chair...

The Eames Time Life "Lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life building in New York by Charles & Ray Eames. The Time Life Lobby chair combines the ch...

A splendid brass chair with a higher back, in the Chiavari style with ‘batwing’ gothic pattern. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoratio...

A splendid brass Chiavari style chair with elegant arched back. This particular specimen is in very good condition, with a recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. There are a couple of marks on the velvet, not stains but changes in the nap of the velvet, probably caused by stain removal. These are minor and in clean condition. Brushing the velvet to change the nap makes these largely invisible or unnoticeable. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and back and the strength of the frame indicate particularly good quality. The original version of the Chiavari chair was a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s. This brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...

This iconic fibreglass cast lounge chair is suitable for indoor or outdoor (great by the pool) applications. It is designed by French designer Olivier Mourgue in the 1960's for Airbo...

The Eames Time Life "Lobby" chair was designed in 1960 for the reception areas of the Time-Life building in New York by Charles & Ray Eames. The Time Life Lobby chair combines the ch...

Incredible 1st Generation (original production of this design between 1964 and 1968) collectors examples of the classic Charles Pollock Armchairs (Model 657) for Knoll Associates, signed with Knoll Associates sticker label and paper label (see photos). This pair has beautiful cognac orange color with light attractive age and patina to the leather which adds greater dimension and texture to the leather. Secondly, and most importantly, these labeled with original Knoll Associates tags which date these towards the early few years of production before Knoll Associates changed hands to Knoll International. This pair which was produced between 1964 and 1968 are ideal for a collector who wants the 'original' production examples made when Knoll first introduced this design in 1964. And considering the condition of these - this pair won't last long so buy it while it is still available! These leather sling armchairs perfectly blend comfort, functionality, and style. The frame comprises polished chrome steel tubing with cast aluminum, creating a sleek and subtly contrasting profile. The seat is a heavy cognac orange cowhide suspended on the frame which has been carefully shaped to form the back and seat sling. The thick cognac orange leather contrasts beautifully with the black arms, black leather seat pads and black seat supports attached to the chrome frames. Under the sling-seats are the original Knoll Associates manufacturing stickers which identify these from being in their earlier (original) production runs of this design. The leather has an attractive light patina in excellent vintage conditions. Both chairs present very well, are ideal collectors examples and are ready for immediate use. Here is a quote from Charles Pollock speaking to the design of this chair taken from Knoll's website: “I was penniless, didn’t have a car and I was making my prototypes out of plumbing that I pulled out of an old, abandoned basement. I brought all these prototypes in [to Knoll] without an appointment and pushed them off the elevator and said, ‘I want to see Florence Knoll.’ Fortunately for me, [Senior Designer] Vincent Cafiero came out just by accident, and he said, ‘Who are you?’ I said, ‘I’m Charles Pollock.’ I had had a major article in Interiors, in a series of articles about Saarinen, Eames, and myself about three or four months before, and he had read that…. So Cafiero said, “Look, this stuff is interesting. Why don’t you take this idea and throw this other idea into it?” Eventually, between Vincent Cafiero and myself, I developed a quarter-inch scale model of a chair that was very, very similar to…the 657 chair...

Classic mid century egg chair & ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen / Denmark c.1967... Retains original naugahyde upholstery,, Nice original...

If you are seeking a pair of the classic Charles Pollock Armchairs (Model 657), these are the ones you want and here is why: First, the color combination is in our opinion, the best - while the black on black and brown on black are great as well, the classic cognac orange sling with black cushion is definitely the stand-out icon of the family. This pair has beautiful color with attractive patina to the leather which adds greater dimension and texture to the leather. Secondly, and most importantly, these labeled with original Knoll Associates tags which date these towards the early few years of production before Knoll Associates changed hands to Knoll International. This pair which was produced between 1964 and 1968 are ideal for a collector who wants the 'original' production examples made when Knoll first introduced this design in 1964. And considering the condition of these - this pair won't last long so buy it while it is still available! These leather sling armchairs perfectly blend comfort, functionality, and style. The frame comprises polished chrome steel tubing with cast aluminum, creating a sleek and subtly contrasting profile. The seat is a heavy cognac cowhide suspended on the frame which has been carefully shaped to form the back and seat sling. The thick cognac leather contrasts beautifully with the black arms, black leather seat pads and black seat supports attached to the chrome frames. Under the sling-seats are the original Knoll Associates manufacturing stickers which identify these from being in their earlier (original) production runs of this design. The leather has an attractive light patina in excellent vintage conditions. Both chairs present very well, are ideal collectors examples and are ready for immediate use. Here is a quote from Charles Pollock speaking to the design of this chair taken from Knoll's website: “I was penniless, didn’t have a car and I was making my prototypes out of plumbing that I pulled out of an old, abandoned basement. I brought all these prototypes in [to Knoll] without an appointment and pushed them off the elevator and said, ‘I want to see Florence Knoll.’ Fortunately for me, [Senior Designer] Vincent Cafiero came out just by accident, and he said, ‘Who are you?’ I said, ‘I’m Charles Pollock.’ I had had a major article in Interiors, in a series of articles about Saarinen, Eames, and myself about three or four months before, and he had read that…. So Cafiero said, “Look, this stuff is interesting. Why don’t you take this idea and throw this other idea into it?” Eventually, between Vincent Cafiero and myself, I developed a quarter-inch scale model of a chair that was very, very similar to…the 657 chair...