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Maurice Burke for Arkana Set of Six Swivel Chairs in Fiberglass and Metal

Sale price$3,750.00

Maurice Burke for Arkana, set of swivel chairs, model '116' fiberglass, metal, fabric, United Kingdom, 1960s.

Set of six swivel chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana. Its design resembles Eero Saarinen's famous 'Tulip chair' which he designed for Knoll International. A distinctive set of chairs and iconic for the so called 'Space Age' era of the sixties. These chairs feature a black fiberglass seat, molded into one fluid cast. A refined detail are the sharp folded edges of the seat that provide armrests for these chairs. Complemented with ocean blue cushions to generate extra comfort. A steel base with four feet support the seat.

Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item might contain some threadbare upholstery with loose seams and small stains. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftsmen and -women in our own in-house restoration atelier. With high attention for the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts for further information about the endless possibilities our restoration and upholstery atelier has to offer. Of course, a locally organized reupholstery is possible as well.

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Product Details

  • condition Good
  • creator Arkana Furniture (Manufacturer) Maurice Burke (Designer)
  • date of manufacture 1960s
  • dimensions Height 31.7 in. Width 24.41 in. Depth 22.84 in. Seat Height 18.71 in.
  • dimensions Height 80.5 cm Width 62 cm Depth 58 cm Seat Height 47.5 cm
  • material Fabric Fiberglass Metal
  • origin United Kingdom
  • period 1960-1969
  • style Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • barcode 490000378