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Danielle Quarante, Albatros Chair For Airborne, Fiberglass, Resin France C.1965

Name: Danielle Quarante, Albatros Chair For Airborne, Fiberglass, Resin France C.1965
Brand: Airborne International
Rating: 5 (22 reviews)

$10,208.49List Price

About the Item

The Albatros lounge chair, edited by Airborne, was designed by French designer Danielle Quarante in the late 1960s and received the Henri Mercier Prize for Best Design at the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs. Its form, both radical and harmonious, was created to unite aesthetics and ergonomics in a seamless whole. Quarante envisioned the Albatros as “a sculptural gesture,” with flowing, responsive curves made possible by the strength and elasticity of molded polyester resin. Its fluid lines, dynamic balance, and open structure evoke the lightness and movement of a bird in flight—hence its name. Produced in limited numbers, each chair consists of two resin shells, lacquered with Gelcoat. The interior retains a raw, textured surface—a result of the material constraints of the time—adding to its authenticity and charm. The Albatros stands out for its innovative use of molded fiberglass and resin, which allowed for its bold, ribbon-like shape. Each chair sits low to the ground and offers a surprisingly comfortable experience thanks to its enveloping silhouette and organic balance. The example offered here, in orange, is in excellent structural condition, with minor surface marks, small dings, and scratches consistent with age and use. It has developed a stunning, leather-like terracotta finish. Though easy to mold, the Albatros proved difficult to assemble and finish, limiting production to just 20–30 units per month, until it ceased in 1975. Its rarity and distinctive form have since made it a highly sought-after collector’s piece. The Albatros forms part of the permanent collections at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and the Plasticarium in Brussels. Price listed is for the orange terracotta chair. The other Albatros chairs may also be purchased, individually or as a set—please check our other listings or contact us for more details and additional photos.

Creator:
Airborne International (Manufacturer),Danielle Quarante (Designer),Airborne (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)
Style:
Space Age (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fiberglass,Resin
Place of Origin:
France
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
C.1965
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Chairs are structurally sound with only minor cosmetic wear.
Seller Location:
Munster, DE
Reference Number:
Seller: PLF1stDibs: LU1391245499502

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