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Wingback Chair
A chair with sweeping curves, rethought from 17th century English wingback chairs
740 × 1280 × 970 mm
2008
Poland
34 kg
Approx. $4,500 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Wingback Chair is a nod to 17th century English wingback and balloon-back archetypes, rethought for the 21st century. The configuration is the Chair shape in Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 wool blend, code WBC14HA0190BL.
Construction
A hard sculptural foam shell conceals a steel frame with a modelled plywood base. It is covered with cut foam and given a pocketsprung seat cushion. Materials: oak and steel.
Specifications
- Overall: H 128 cm, W 74 cm, length 97 cm; weight 34 kg
- Seat: height 38 cm, depth 54 cm; arm height 56.8 cm; leg height 17.2 cm
- Load: maximum load 160 kg
Story
A historical silhouette updated
Traditional balloon-back silhouettes are reimagined here for the modern era. The recognisable profile and expressive, sweeping curves read as a bold sculptural statement between historical elegance and 21st-century interiors.
Hidden strength, soft exterior
The chair's complex geometry is a masterclass in modern upholstery, and the combination of hidden industrial strength and a soft, refined exterior is designed for tactile and visual impact. Year of design: 2008.
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