1953, Verner Panton, Bachelor Chair with Cushions and Arms in Suede Leather

Description

This is Verner Panton first success. In manufacture and appearance the chair is very simple. It consists of a tubular steel frame with a slung seat of textile or suede leather. Designed in 1953. These are original production, manufactured by Fritz Hansen. These chairs were called “Bachelor” because they were designed for starter home but it also did well in the business sector. They were very easily disassembled into individual components. The “knock down” principle and its simple manufacture made it a competitive export product. The side section are N-shaped and linked by two intermediate struts.

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H 74 cm x W 52 cm x D 63 cm

• CREATOR
  Verner Panton (Designer),Fritz Hansen (Manufacturer)
• OF THE PERIOD
  Mid-Century Modern
• PLACE OF ORIGIN
  Denmark

• DATE OF MANUFACTURE
  circa 1960
• PERIOD
  1950-1959
• MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
  Metal,Stainless Steel,Leather,Upholstery

• CONDITION

  Excellent

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• WEAR
  Wear consistent with age and use.
• DIMENSIONS
  H 29.14 in. x W 20.48 in. x D 24.81 in.H 74 cm x W 52 cm x D 63 cm

• SEAT HEIGHT
  14.57 in. (37 cm)