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Vintage "Handkerchief" Stacking Chairs by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Stu

$4,198per set
£3,174.08per set
€3,716.16per set
CA$5,972.71per set
A$6,075.34per set
CHF 3,486.62per set
MX$73,032.70per set
NOK 40,671.34per set
SEK 41,054.22per set
DKK 27,781.70per set

About the Item

These are in MoMA's permanent collection. That's not a flex, that's just a fact. The Handkerchief chair, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll in 1985, gets its name from the way the molded fiberglass seat appears to float like fabric caught mid-air, draped over a slender powder-coated steel wire base. Stackable, incredibly light, and instantly recognizable to anyone who knows design. This set of six comes in all-black with scuffs and scratches consistent with a life well-lived. Original embossed Knoll label intact on each chair. Sold as a set of 6 — pairs and sets of 4 available upon request. Dimensions: 22"W x 21.5"D x 28.75"H — Seat height: 16" Designer: Lella & Massimo Vignelli Manufacturer: Knoll Studio Origin: USA Year: 1985 Materials: Molded fiberglass, powder-coated steel wire Condition: Great vintage, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use. Label: Original embossed Knoll/Vignelli label present Sold as: Set of 6 — pairs and sets of 4 available on request
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73.03 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great vintage, scuffs and scratches consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10997250805782

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