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Operette Chair
Marcel Wanders chair in ash wood veneer on plywood and solid ash, with a matte lacquer finish.
460 × 800 × 510 mm
Approx. $1,700 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The Operette Chair is a design by Marcel Wanders for Roche Bobois, part of the Globe Trotter collection. The collection was inspired by legendary adventurers and explorers who travelled the world to collect rare objects and discover new cultures.
Construction
The chair is in ash wood veneer on plywood and solid ash wood with a matte lacquer finish, available in many colours. The seat cushion is filled with 40 kg polyurethane foam and the back with 30 kg polyurethane foam, upholstered in fabric from the Marcel Wanders collection for Roche Bobois.
Specifications
- Height: 80 cm
- Width: 46 cm
- Depth: 51 cm
- Structure: ash wood veneer on plywood, solid ash wood
- Certification: FSC 100%
Story
Part of the Globe Trotter collection
Marcel Wanders designed the Globe Trotter collection for Roche Bobois, drawing on the figure of the legendary adventurer and explorer who collects rare objects and discovers new cultures. The collection showcases his characteristic openness, freedom and inspiration.
The Operette Chair takes its place in that collection with an ash wood structure, a seat cushion in 40 kg polyurethane foam, a back in 30 kg polyurethane foam, and fabric upholstery from the Marcel Wanders collection.
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