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The Tired Man Lounge Chair
The Tired Man Lounge Chair by Flemming Lassen, upholstered in sheepskin with curved arms.
1020 × 880 × 870 mm
1936
Approx. $10,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Tired Man Lounge Chair was designed by Flemming Lassen and launched at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1936. Audo describes its characteristically curved armchair form and relaunch in 2015.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 102 × D 87 × H 88 cm; seat height 38 cm
- Upholstery: Oeko-Tex® certified sheepskin from Skandilock
- Frame materials: oak, plywood, webbing, foam, wadding and steel
- Base details: solid-brass wheels and pocket springs
- Shown upholstery: Sheepskin Green Tea The page also identifies the product category as Seating and labels the item a lounge chair with sheepskin.
Story
Design and construction
The official Audo page dates The Tired Man to the 1936 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition and credits Flemming Lassen. It describes a characteristically curved armchair with plush upholstery, oak heartwood legs and front brass casters. The page states that the lounge chair is upholstered in Oeko-Tex® certified sheepskin from Skandilock.
Measurements
The specification panel gives 102 cm for width, 87 cm for depth and 88 cm for overall height. Seat height is 38 cm. The shown Sheepskin Green Tea option is described as a natural textile with variations in structure, density and thickness.
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Collection
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