Vintage Design
The both of chairs are marked with the manufacturer stamps / see photos / and originally dated 1.Oct.1974 and 27.Aug.1974. The original condition, including the original cloth upholstery Lacquered surface with normal traces of use – abrasions. The Garden Egg chair was designed by the Hungarian émigré Peter Ghyczy 1968, who started his working career as chief designer for the Polyurethane factory ‘Elastogran GmbH’ in Lemförde (West Germany). The license to produce the chair was sold to the VEB Synthesewerk Schwarzheide close to the city of Senftenberg. The latter gives the chair its other name, the ‘Senftenberg Egg’. Officially, one third of their production was for the West German market, the rest for East Germany and for export. The production was halted in 1975 as the lacquering remained problematic, yet the chair became and iconic ‘east’ German product, due to its popularity in trade shows and exhibitions / Jana Scholze – Garden egg chair by Peter Ghyczy, 1968 – Victoria and Albert Museum.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Year | 1968 |
| Production Period | 1960 to 1969 |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage, Space Age |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Product Code | TZ-926026 |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Refinished, Minor losses, Minor structural damages
|
| Materials | Upholstery, Polyurethane |
| Width |
84 cm 33.1 inch |
| Depth |
74 cm 29.1 inch |
| Height |
98 cm 38.6 inch |
| Weight Range | Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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