Image source: Walter Knoll — Foster 503 Armchair
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Foster 503 Armchair
Upholstered armchair by Norman Foster with a floating base, back and armrests, on steel legs.
870 × 720 × 900 mm
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Overview
The Foster 503 Armchair belongs to the Foster 503 range of armchair and sofas that Walter Knoll created together with the architect Norman Foster. Its floating base, back and armrests are in perfect proportion, and the range is made for prestigious spaces and retreats.
Construction
A beech frame with a zigzag spring carries loose seat and back cushions of cold cure foam, covered by wadding. The legs are steel, matt brushed or black, with synthetic glides. Covers are selected from the fabrics and leathers in the Walter Knoll collection.
Specifications
- Overall size: 87 x 90 x 72 cm (503-10)
- Legs: steel, matt brushed or black
- Seat and back: loose cushions
Story
Measured proportions
Balanced proportions are a top performance of design, born of a repeated search for the right measurement and comparable to the golden section. The Foster 503 range sets standards for classic upholstered furniture, and precision and simplicity are named as the marks of the range.
Continuing the Foster ranges
The armchair originated as a continuation of the collaboration with Norman Foster and of the Foster ranges of armchairs, sofas and tables.
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