"samourai" Armchairs By Joseph André Motte, Airborne, 1961
Artist: Joseph André Motte
Pair of "Samouraï" armchairs designed by Joseph-André Motte for Airborne around 1960 to furnish the waiting and boarding areas of the newly opened Orly airport in Paris.
These armchairs feature tufted seat and backrest, upholstered in a blue Mont Blanc fabric from Nobilis. Their chromed tubular metal frame with square section provides a light and modern structure. An iconic model by the French designer, blending comfort and elegance.
Manufacturer : Airborne
Bibliography: Pierre Deligny, Airborne, Éditions Galerie Les Modernistes, Paris, 2012, model reproduced and referenced on pages 62, 64, and 65.
2 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Design 50's and 60's
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Metal
Width: 60
Height: 72
Depth: 68
Reference (ID): 1520631
Availability: In stock
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