{"title":"Armchairs","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmchairs from Italy, Brazil, Denmark and France. Gio Ponti's 820 made for the Hotel Royal in Naples, Franco Albini's Luisa, Sergio Rodrigues' Vronka, the 214 Gispen chairs by Christoffel Hoffman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpholstery is either original or newly done — we say which, and name the fabric where it is new.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"set-of-two-red-armchairs-brass-wood-italy-1960s-f-45911322","title":"Set of Two Red Armchairs in Brass and Wood, Italy, 1960's","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of Two Red Armchairs in Brass and Wood, Italy, 1960's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese two chairs feature a black painted metal frame, smooth wooden armrests, and newly reupholstered seats and backs in red fabric. The upholstery is in excellent condition, with no visible wear or fading, and offers comfortable seating. The backs are finished with their original brass buttons, adding a subtle decorative touch and a hint of warmth to the design. The armrests, with their gentle curve and contrasting wood tone, introduce a playful and slightly unexpected element to the otherwise straightforward form. The combination of metal, wood, and textile reflects mid-century modern design principles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLikely produced in the 1960s–1970s, their mix of materials and clean lines recalls designs by Jean Prouvé, Friso Kramer, and Pierre Jeanneret, making them suitable for both home and office settings. Solid in construction and visually distinctive, they can serve as everyday chairs or as stand-out accent pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 61 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 85 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeger van Olden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234768163203,"sku":"f_45911322","price":2050.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8041\/4083\/files\/f_45911322_1752755005002_bg_processed.jpg?v=1781284046"},{"product_id":"two-luisa-armchairs-franco-albini-oak-metal-fabric-italy-1949-f-45969762","title":"Two 'Luisa' Armchairs by Franco Albini in Oak, Metal and Fabric, Italy, 1949","description":"\u003cp\u003eFranco Albini, Pair of Luisa Chairs, Italy, 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Franco Albini in 1949 and originally produced by Poggi, the Luisa Chair is one of the most iconic works of Italian postwar design. It was awarded the Compasso d’Oro in 1955 and is now part of the permanent collections at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Triennale di Milano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis particular set of two is made of solid oak with a naturally aged, matte surface. The design is minimal and architectural, but never rigid. There’s some play in the lines, a sense of balance without trying too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne interesting feature is the armrest joint, where the vertical and horizontal pieces interlock in a stepped construction — no disguising the structure, just showing how it works. A detail that’s both functional and quietly expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe legs end in slightly stompy feet — a small but deliberate choice that keeps the chairs grounded and gives them a bit of personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey’re upholstered in a natural cotton fabric, as seen in the photos, and still in good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the back, you’ll find two small black metal triangles that attach the backrest to the frame — a smart, subtle contrast to the otherwise all-wood structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere’s a kinship here with the postwar designs of René Gabriel: exposed joinery, oak construction, and a rational, no-nonsense approach to form and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFranco Albini worked alongside key figures like Gio Ponti and influenced a whole generation of Italian designers, including Paolo Buffa — both of whom helped define the visual language of modern Italian furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 76 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeger van Olden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234771603843,"sku":"f_45969762","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8041\/4083\/files\/f_45969762_1753184660396_bg_processed.jpg?v=1781284081"},{"product_id":"arne-vodder-set-of-3-armchairs-rosewood-leather-mod-431-denmark-1960s-f-40272672","title":"Arne Vodder set of 3 Armchairs in Rosewood and Leather mod. 431, Denmark, 1960's","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet of 3 Armchairs in solid brazilian Rosewood and Leather by Arne Vodder for Sibast, Denmark, 1960's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarked\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal cushioning. 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We also made the metal of the legs nice again resulting in a very nice set. Lots of hours of work were spent bút the most satifying work there is because of the very nice result. Hope you like them too. What else needs to be said about these chairs; they speak for themselves. We think it's one of the most iconic designs in the 20th century. 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Each chair is composed of stacked, rounded leather cylinders that continue far beyond what is structurally necessary, almost like the designer decided not to stop once the seat was finished. This extension of forms gives the chairs a slightly surreal quality. They look soft, exaggerated, and almost cartoon-like, yet the structure underneath is extremely solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe frame is made from white-lacquered steel that outlines the entire profile of the chair, visible as a clean, continuous line from top to bottom. It cuts through the warm tobacco leather in a way that makes the shape even more pronounced. The armrests follow their own logic: angular, almost too thin for the volume beneath them, but somehow perfectly fitting once you sit down. Nothing on these chairs feels predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe faux leather is in good condition, and the colour reads beautifully in soft light. Because the design is so dominated by curves, your eye keeps moving; there is no single straight surface to settle on, except for that white stripe of steel that keeps the whole sculpture in place. The chairs are surprisingly comfortable, heavy in the hand, and visually bold. 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This model belongs to the FK series and is a clear example of mid century modern office and conference furniture: compact in footprint, generous in seating comfort and extremely reduced in detail. The chairs are built around a sculpted seat and back shell in moulded wood, fully upholstered in a deep black velvet that wraps the volume in one continuous surface. A three-star chrome-plated metal base carries the shell on a narrow central column, so the seat seems to float above the floor while the flat disc feet anchor the whole composition. The open steel armrests form a continuous line from the back into the front edge of the seat; only where the hands rest they are softly padded and covered in fabric, so the user touches textile while the metal line of the frame remains visually intact. 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