Image source: Walter Knoll — Foster 502 Armchair
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Foster 502 Armchair
Leather armchair with quilted loose cushions and a decorative seam, on a steel base.
810 × 730 × 830 mm
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Overview
The Foster 502 Armchair belongs to the Foster 502 range developed by Walter Knoll with the architect Norman Foster. It was designed for prestigious offices and lobbies and shows an elaborately finished decorative seam.
Construction
A wooden frame carries loose seat and back cushions of quilted cold foam, with drawn-ins. The cover can be fabric or leather from the Walter Knoll range. A steel base in a brushed matt finish or black stands on synthetic glides.
Specifications
- Overall size: 81 x 83 x 73 cm (502-10)
- Base: steel, brushed matt or black
- Cushions: loose seat and back cushions, quilted
Story
British charm and understatement
Walter Knoll links the appeal of the Foster 502 range to British charm and understatement, and sums it up as the familiarity of a good vintage and the reserve of a gentleman. It evolved with the London-based architect Norman Foster, with whom the company has developed various ranges since the 1990s.
Leather and seam
Sensitive proportions, top-notch leather and honest craftsmanship are the qualities named for the range. The elaborately finished decorative seam is called classy.
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