Ovoid armchair by ROBERT PANSART ÉLO 1950s

The Ovoid armchair designed by Robert pansart in the 1960s illustrates the interest of this pioneer of Swiss industrial design, the fiber cement initially developed for roofs and pipes. Appreciated for its fibrous texture resistant to traction, breakage and climatic variations, this material becomes the canvas on which expresses his creativity. His research led to a revolutionary piece: a ball chair made from a single piece of molded cement, with a central base supporting an ovoid seat. this armchair This ball armchair embodies an organic sculpture evoking the shape of a mushroom. Handcrafted from fiber cement poured into molds, it has a degradation of the paint giving the whole thing a captivating patina. The chair's design, with its futuristic appeal, offers a creative use of simplicity. The two side handles make it easy to move, adding to the functionality of this creation. A strategically placed hole on the seat facilitates water drainage, and the two side handles add to the functionality of this creation. In good condition. Minor structural defects, it retains its structural solidity.

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