Glazed Ginger Crossed legged Chrome Sling Chair Set (1970's)
Scaled with intention, the frame is small in profile yet comfortable, favouring sculptural presence over conventional proportion. It is more suited to art studios—or spaces where objects are curated rather than simply used—functioning as an accent piece where form carries as much weight as function.
The silhouette draws from late-60s early 70's radical design language—where tubular steel becomes line, and line becomes object. The frame curves into a continuous gesture, forming a low, grounded stance that feels both architectural and soft. The seat is held in suspension, creating that characteristic float—light in appearance, deliberate in form.
Upholstered in a ripstop-reinforced textile, the piece is engineered beyond its aesthetic. The fabric carries a subtle grid structure that resists tearing and stress, allowing the chair to maintain its integrity over time while still reading as refined and tactile. It’s a material decision rooted in function, not just surface.
Tonally, Glazed Ginger sits in a controlled warmth—rich without being loud. Against chrome, it creates a contrast that feels industrial yet intimate, like heat held inside metal.
While the lineage echoes iconic late modernist sling seating, the exact origin of this configuration remains undefined—existing instead as a continuation of a design language rather than a direct reproduction.
This is not nostalgia. It’s a re-articulation of form.
Product Details
- Desig in the manner of: The "Baffo" (Italian for "mustache") chair is an iconic 1969
- Reworked by: Respect Your Elders
- Upholstery: Burnt Orange Highly Durable upholstery
- Reinforcement: Ripstop backing for added durability
- Cushioning: New
- Frame: Original steel frame
- Condition: Reupholstered and restored with original form preserved
- Maker’s marks: None present
Sizing
• Dimensions: 72 cm H
73 cm W
72 cm L
Seat Height 46 cm
Please ensure that you are familiar with the size of the items before purchasing.
Condition
Condition: In exceptional near-perfect vintage condition.
Upholstery: New
Interior: Foam has been refilled for superior comfort — plush, supportive, and inviting.
Backing: Reinforced with durable beige ripstop canvas, preventing the tearing often seen in vintage pieces. A restoration built to endure everyday living.
Frame: Original chrome has been buffed. Structurally sound and beautifully preserved has some age related scuff marks present
Shipping Options at Checkout
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R450.00
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R350.00
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