Two Grass Hoper armchairs by Sonja Wasseur, circa 1970

Sonja wasseur for wasseur studio- amsterdam- pair of "grass hopper" armchairs. Two large low armchairs forming pendant with reclining backrest with rack and pinion in wood and leather stained brown / black and chrome metal tubes. The wooden frame is formed by two inverted v-backs connected by two horizontal sleepers maintaining a very wide seat continuing to form leather backrest, a tubular metal structure to tilt the backrest. A leather headband at the back at the kidneys ensures the comfort of the seat and retains a small rectangular head cushion. The top and bottom of the leather piece as well as the small adjustable head cushion are adorned with an intertwined leather stripe pattern. Hinges marked emelite. Netherlands, circa 1960/1970. The head cushions as well as the straps holding them redone. A headband on the back a little short. Difference in color of the woods. Dimensions and weight. Height: 68 cm- width: 85 cm- depth: 102cm. Weight: 25 kg each.

Ref. : JXKDEARS