R3 Boule Fiberglass Chair by Charles Zublena, France 1960's

$4,400.00

Sold and priced individually.

A rare R3 armchair, titled ‘Boule’—the French word for ball. Designed by Charles Zublena, this particular chair was produced by Les Plastiques de Bourgogne in the 1960s or 70s. Made from a polyester fiber shell, it retains its original white lacquer.

Charles Zubrena (1910-1979) was born in Italy but spent most of his career in France. He is best known for his contributions to industrial furniture design and the use of fiberglass.

DIMENSIONS: 41"W x 35"D x 22"H

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS: Highest point of the seat: 13"H; Lowest point of concave seat: 10"H

SEAT HEIGHT: 13"

ORIGIN: France

PERIOD: 1960s

MATERIALS: Acrylic

CONDITION: Paint chipping + chipping to the frame, light scratches from use and natural wear. Re-lacquering is available however due to the rare nature of the Boule Chair, we have opted to keep it in its original condition.

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R3 Boule Fiberglass Chair by Charles Zublena, France 1960's

Sold and priced individually.

A rare R3 armchair, titled ‘Boule’—the French word for ball. Designed by Charles Zublena, this particular chair was produced by Les Plastiques de Bourgogne in the 1960s or 70s. Made from a polyester fiber shell, it retains its original white lacquer.

Charles Zubrena (1910-1979) was born in Italy but spent most of his career in France. He is best known for his contributions to industrial furniture design and the use of fiberglass.

Dimensions
Width: 41"
Depth: 35"
Height: 22"
Additional Dimensions: Highest point of the seat: 13"H; Lowest point of concave seat: 10"H
Seat Height: 13"
Origin: France
Period: 1960s
Materials: Acrylic
Condition
Paint chipping + chipping to the frame, light scratches from use and natural wear. Re-lacquering is available however due to the rare nature of the Boule Chair, we have opted to keep it in its original condition.

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