Art/Design
Two Louis XX Chairs by Phillipe Starck for Vitra
- Item Number
- 234
- Estimated Value
- 800 USD
- Sold
- 650 USD to Live Event Bidder
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
Two of Phillipe Starck's Louis XX Chairs, designed for Vitra. In Red.
Polished aluminum and blown polypropylene.
32 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 23 in. (84.5 x 60 x 59 cm).
Item Special Note
Starck - regarded as spearheading French New Design of the late 20th century - ironically named the chair Louis 20, poking fun at the French royal tradition of distinguishing kings of the same name by numbering them from IV to XVIII.
The springy back section and the curvy hollow front legs are manufactured from one piece of blown polypropylene the arm rests and back legs from over 99% pure aluminium. It is held together with a minimum number of screws and can be disassembled very quickly by unscrewing the back legs from the body, thus making it easy to recycle the two materials separately. The aluminium frame is joined to the body by a plate that enables the chair to be tilted on the back legs without causing damage.
Louis XX chair, with or without cast aluminum armrests and writing tablet was designed for use in cafés, restaurants, lecture rooms and homes. It's ecological consciousness is reflected in the use of recyclable materials, namely aluminum and polypropylene. Seat, backrest and front section made in one piece of blasted hollow polypropylene, produced by a process of blow molding. There is a choice of red, blue, green or gray colored polypropylene. Chair also without armrests with connectors for linking. Back legs, armrests and writing tablet in diecast polished aluminium.
The back legs are of natural polished aluminum, cast in a U-shaped form that is attached to the seat by an aluminum bracket and five screws.
This chair can be used both inside and outside for domestic or public seating and is stackable.
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