Rare Rolf Benz Sculptural Lounge Chair in Blue Leather, Germany, 1970s
Price per chair. Four available.
Delivery 1 - 10 days.
An exceptional 1970s lounge suite by Rolf Benz, upholstered in beautifully soft genuine blue leather.
The design is all about comfort: deep, generously padded seats, dramatic wing-like sides and an enveloping, almost cocoon-like shape. The sculptural backs make the pieces particularly striking from every angle and ideal for open-plan interiors.
The design inevitably recalls Michel Ducaroy’s famous Togo, introduced by Ligne Roset in 1973. This is not a Togo, but it belongs to the same exciting period of 1970s European design, when low-level, heavily cushioned and informal seating transformed the way living rooms were designed.
A particularly distinctive detail is the small black spherical castors at the rear, contrasting beautifully with the substantial upholstered form.
Finished in high-quality genuine blue leather, the suite has developed a wonderful natural patina, with subtle tonal variations and creasing that add character. The deep blue is also a far less common alternative to the typical brown, cognac and black leather of the period.
A rare and highly characterful Rolf Benz suite combining German design, exceptional comfort and unmistakable 1970s style.
Maker: Rolf Benz
Country of Origin: Germany
Period: Mid Century
Date of Origin: circa 1970
Material: Leather
Color: Blue
Dimensions
Height - 80 cm I Width - 100 cm I Depth - 100 cm I Seat Height - 40 cm
Condition
Original excellent condition.
Delivery
UK - £45
1 - 10 days
