Pair of R3 Boule Fiberglass Chairs b Charles Zublena (1960-70) French

$8,800.00

Pair of rare R3 armchair, titled ‘Boule’ .. the french ball. Designed by Charles Zubrena these particular chairs have been produced by Les Plastiques de Bourgogne in the 60s and 70s. Made of polyester fiber shell, they retain the original white lacquer.

Charles Zubrena was a French designer who died in 1986. 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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Pair of R3 Boule Fiberglass Chairs b Charles Zublena (1960-70) French

Pair of rare R3 armchair, titled ‘Boule’ .. the french ball. Designed by Charles Zubrena these particular chairs have been produced by Les Plastiques de Bourgogne in the 60s and 70s. Made of polyester fiber shell, they retain the original white lacquer.

Charles Zubrena was a French designer who died in 1986. 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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