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Rive Droite
Patrick Norguet's 2001 swivel armchair on a stainless steel base, in fabric, leather or Pucci.
935 × 710 × 735 mm
2001
Italy
Official product information
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Overview
Patrick Norguet designed the Rive Droite swivel armchair for Cappellini in 2001. It turns on a swivel base of satined stainless steel and takes fabrics and leathers from the collection, or cotton and velvet fabrics designed by Emilio Pucci.
Construction
A metal frame set in polyurethane foam makes up the body. A poplar plywood frame with multi-density polyurethane foam forms the seat, and the base is satined stainless steel. Black felt pads serve as the feet.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 93.5 x 73.5 x 71 cm (RD_3 / RD_4 / RD_5)
- Made in: Italy
- Base: swivel, satined stainless steel
Story
A swivel armchair from 2001
Rive Droite is the armchair Patrick Norguet designed for Cappellini in 2001. The armchair swivels on a satined stainless steel base.
Collection fabrics and Emilio Pucci
Fabrics and leathers from the Cappellini collection are offered for the cover. A version with upholstery by Emilio Pucci, the Florentine maison known for bold and colourful fabrics, uses Pucci cotton and velvet.
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