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Archi Armchair
Archi Armchair by Pierre Paulin with a high back and ergonomic seat
864 × 940 × 889 mm
1955
Approx. $5,600 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
The Archi Armchair is a Ligne Roset reproduction of Pierre Paulin's CM 195 HD armchair from 1955. Its generous slope, ergonomic seat and high back are described as supporting the body, head and shoulders.
Construction
Mechano-soldered steel, ABS edging and elastic webbing form the frame. Polyether foam and Bultex polyurethane foam are used in the seat and back, with polyester quilting. The base is rectangular steel tubing in satin black lacquer, anthracite-stained ash or cherry-stained ash.
Specifications
The page lists height 37 inches, width 34 inches, depth 35 inches and seat height 16 inches. It offers 30 fabric options and three finishes.
Story
Paulin reproduction
Archi reproduces the CM 194 HD fireside chair and CM 195 HD armchair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1955. Ligne Roset describes the Archi armchair as a tribute to that design and retains the high-back, sloped profile.
Upholstery and base
The armchair uses elastic webbing, Bultex foam and polyester quilting. Its rectangular steel-tube base is available in satin black lacquer, anthracite-stained ash or cherry-stained ash.
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