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Time Life Chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:05:48 +0000

Designer: Eames Herman Miller

Designed: 1967

The Time Life chair was designed by Eames Herman Miller in 1967 and as its name says it, it’s meant to last a lifetime. It’s an executive chair with an aluminum base and leather upholstery. It has 4 1/2-inch-thick deep foam cushions and padded armrests. It has two comfort elements that make it special: it tilts back and tension can be adjusted. Even though the one pictured has wheels, the original was stationary. Perfect for the board room or the conference hall. Available also in fabrics.

Vi 3 chairs

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:01:00 +0000

Designer: Jorgen Hoj

Designed: 1962

The Vi3 chairs were designed by Jorgen Hoj in 1962. This is a very comfortable chair with a flatten steel frame and leather cover. It is available in more colors. Dimensions: height 75cm, width 47cm, diameter 50 cm.

Two-seater sofa

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:56:35 +0000

Designer: Preben Fabricius & Jrgen Kastholm

Designed: ???

The two-seater sofa was designed by Preben Fabricius & Jrgen Kastholm. It has a matt chrome-plated steel frame, loose seat and back cushions in brown leather. It 140 cm long.

Cité Lounge Chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:54:03 +0000

Designer: Jean Prouv

Designed: 1930

The Cite Lounge Chair was designed by Jean Prouve in 1930 and produced by Vitra. The frame is made of lacquered square steel plate in black, red, or beige. The armrests are painted in orange and made of natural saddle leather straps. The chair has a headrest and is covered in black, beige or tobacco colored leather or in fabric. “Prouv combines the soul of an engineer with that of an architect” -Le Corbusier. Dimensions:
26.75″ width, 37.5″ diameter, 33″ height

PK 9 Tulip Chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:52:47 +0000

Designer: Poul Kjrholm

Designed: 1961

The PK 9 Tulip Chair was designed by Poul Kjrholm in 1961. The chair has a stainless steel base, polished by hand, and is covered in leather painted in various colors. The seat is made of fiber-reinforced polyester. It has a “best match” table, too, the PK54 table.
Dimensions: 560 x 600 x H 740 mm, seat height 600 mm

Chaise longue

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:52:02 +0000

Designer: Jens Juul Eilersen

Designed: ???

This Chaise longue was designed by Jens Juul Eilersen. It has a chrome-plated steel frame and swing arm with black leather upholstery. The back is adjustable and has two pockets for newspapers and magazines. The position of this chair is very flexible due to its 4 independent sections, and you can adjust it with precision. The sitting quality is guaranteed by Eilersen’s trademark. The upholstery has built-in comfort zones that mould on the human body thanks to their characteristics: 3 layers of foam with various grades of hardness. Dimensions: 85 cm width, 185cm length.

Eero Aarnio Cup Chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:44:05 +0000

Designer: Eero Aarnio

Designed: 1962

The Eero Aarnio Cup Chair was created by the designer with the same name in 1962. The cup chair is made of hardened fiber glass resin with one round leg, suitable for bars, kitchens and reception areas. As the name says, it has the shape of a cup and the back is very comfortable for your back bone. It comes in various external colors and the interior can have different leather finishing. Dimensions: Depth: 60.00cm, Width: 60.00cm, Height: 70.00cm, Seat Height: 47.00cm.

Butterfly chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:42:33 +0000

Designer: Hans J. Wegner

Designed: 1977

This Butterfly easy chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1977. It has a beautiful shape and is made of natural elements: has a wooden base that builds the armrest, too and the upholstery is covered in fabric or leather. It is available in beech, teak, oak or maple, both lacquered, soap treated or untreated. Dimensions: 64x71x68 cm

The Kastrup (“Airport”) Chair

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:35:42 +0000

Designer: Hans J. Wegner

Designed: 1958

The Kastrup chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner, in 1958 for Copenhagen’s Kastrup Airport. It was re-introduced in furniture fairs in 2004 by Carl Hansen at the Cologne Furniture Fair, where it won an Interior Innovation Award . C. Hansen & Sons is also the producing factory for this chair. This creation of Wegner adheres to 3 characteristics that can be observed in any of his work: comfort, shape and craftsmanship. The Airport chair is based on a blind frame of solid beech wood, has stainless steel legs and a leather or fabric upholstery that comes in different colors, from black to orange and red. It is a very comfortable chair with sophisticated lines, used in lounges, airport terminals, public offices and hotels. For public places you can attach multiple chairs and create a two, three or fours seating unit. Dimensions are for a two seat unit: height: 85 cm, width: 125 cm, depth: 68 cm

Børge Mogensen sofa

Styleinvestor — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:33:19 +0000

Designer: Brge Mogensen

Designed: 1962

Brge Mogensen was an architect who made the Danish design famous around the world. The sofa that bears his name was designed in 1962 for his home in Gentofte, Copenhagen. It is one of the most recognized Mogensen pieces, thanks to its simplicity and wide use – embassies, executive offices. Dimensions: W 87.4 D 32.3 H 31.5 SH 16.5

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