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A MID-CENTURY-MODERN President DESK CHAIR by RAPHAEL RAFFEL France 1960-1970

$8,999.68
£6,669.33
€7,500
CA$12,299.93
A$13,389.48
CHF 7,107.14
MX$161,104.21
NOK 90,057.12
SEK 82,517.77
DKK 57,129.74

About the Item

An exceptional "President" armchair, Free Form, Mid-Century-Modern, Sixties, impressive structure in matte patinated steel, generous and comfortable seat with high back and armrests covered with a very beautiful mottled caramelized brown almost golden fabric, attributed to Raphaël Raffel for Apelbaum, France 1960. The seat is rotating 360° on its central axis, mounted on small wheels. The upper seat axis is also orientable. Height : 110 cm Large : 65 cm Depth : 70 cm Seating area at 48 cm CONDITION: In very good original condition. Upholstery in excellent condition. Wear, scratches, marks, patina of use on all surfaces.
  • Attributed to:
    Raphael Raffel (Designer)Apelbaum (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6650242940412

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