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Montgolfière Large 4-Seat Sofa
Montgolfière Large 4-seat sofa by Marcel Wanders, with aerostat-inspired armrests.
2850 × 750 × 1150 mm
Approx. $12,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The Montgolfière Large 4-seat sofa is designed by Marcel Wanders. It has a strong and graceful silhouette, framed by two armrests inspired by the aerostats imagined by the Montgolfier brothers.
Construction
The structure combines metal with FSC wood: solid fir and pine plywood. Elastic straps form the suspension. The back cushions are bi-density polyurethane foam, 30-75 kg/m³, with polyester fibres of 200 g/m². The seat cushion is bi-density polyurethane foam, 40-30 kg/m³, with polyester fibres of 200 g/m² and vellutino. The armrest cushions are bi-density polyurethane foam, 30-75 kg/m³, with polyester fibres of 200 g/m². Metal with a bronze finish is used for the legs.
Specifications
- Large 4-seat sofa: W 285 x D 115 x H 75 cm
Story
Armrests inspired by the Montgolfier aerostats
The armrests of the Montgolfière sofa take their form from the aerostats imagined by the Montgolfier brothers. The cushions are all based on images from the Globe Trotter fresco.
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