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Otto Zapf Sofalette Leather Lounge Chair 2 Seater

About the Item

This as 2 seater created modul set from the Sofalette series of Otto Zapf was designed by him in the 70s. The black leather of the lounge chair moduls shows a fantastic Patina in some areas and comes in a good condition. As base the chairs have fiberglas shells which are in an age-appropriate condition. No cracks, just some chips which are nearly not visible. The moduls were desigend as a 2 seater but can also be used as single lounge chairs. Otto Zapf founded together with Niels Vitsoe in 1958 the company Vitsoe+Zapf and ccoperated also with Dieter Rams. In 1969 Otto Zapf left the company and designed in 1970 the Softline system whcih was a huge success. After that Zapf worked for Knoll Int. and his designs were manufactured from Knoll, B&B Italia etc.
  • Creator:
    Otto Zapf (Manufacturer, Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90 cm)Width: 27.96 in (71 cm)Depth: 35.04 in (89 cm)Seat Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ludwigslust, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8213234288062

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