THE ARCHIVIST- Mid Century Office Chair l c.1960
A striking modernist office chair upholstered in highly durable matcha-green velvet with a high Martindale rub count, making it ideal for everyday use.
Full-grain toffee leather armrests add warmth, comfort & longevity.
Lightweight and easy to move, the chair combines practicality with timeless design.
Inspired by the matcha and moka colour palette central to Respect Your Elders, it brings a refined yet functional presence to offices, studios & modernist interiors.
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Unknown
- Design Period: Likely mid-to-late 20th century, stylistically reminiscent of 1960s industrial office design
- Production Period: Estimated 1960 to 1980
- Identifying Marks: No maker’s marks present; design style strongly reminiscent of Castelli / European industrial modernist seating
- Style: Vintage Industrial Modernist
- Detailed Condition: Very Good — This vintage item remains structurally stable with working wheels, smooth mobility, and light cosmetic wear consistent with age
- Restoration and Damage Details: Surface scratches and light wear to steel frame; upholstery remains functional and visually distinctive
- Materials: Steel, Metal, Velvet Upholstery
- Colour: Deep Green
- Width: 62 cm
- Depth: 46 cm
- Height: 79 cm
- Seat Height: 46 cm
- NOT HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
Sizing
- Height 79 cm
- Width 62 cm
- Lenght 46 cm
- Seat Height 46 cm
Condition
Great vintage condition 9/10
Steel - Does have some minor surface scratches barely noticable
Fabric: Excellent condition - brand new
Seat is not hight adjustable
Shipping Options at Checkout
Ships from Johannesburg
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Own Courier and Own Wrapping
Collection within 7 days
R0.00 per item
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I Will Be Using My Own Courier but need you to wrap my item
Collection within 7 days
R120.00 per item
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Curbside Collection: Free
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Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga, North West, KZN, Bloemfontein
Delivery within 5–12 business days
R450.00 per item
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Pretoria & Centurion
Delivery within 2–4 business days
R350.00 per item
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Johannesburg
Delivery within 2–3 business days
R250.00 per item
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Disclaimer Notes
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All items are measured manually, and while we strive for accuracy, slight discrepancies in dimensions may occur. Additionally, product colours may appear differently across various screens and lighting conditions. We recommend reviewing all photos and descriptions carefully before purchasing.
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Authentication
This vintage piece carries no visible maker’s mark
Purchase Policy
Our pricing is fixed and we do not offer discounts on individual objects. Should a piece remain available for an extended period, it may be included in a future sale at our discretion.
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