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Pair of “Hillie” armchairs, Robin Day for L’Atelier, 1960s - Lot 357

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Description

In the 1960s and 1970s, furniture firms such as L’Atelier and Forma brought European and American design influences to Brazil. These pair of armchairs exemplify this cultural exchange. Designed by Robin Day and known as the 'Hillie' model, they feature a metal base and seats crafted from acrylic wrapped in beige leather.

Designer
Design by Robin Day and executed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
Dimensions

Height: 74 cm (29 in)

Width: 42 cm (16.5 in)

Depth: 59 cm (23.2 in)

Sold As

Set of 2 but can be sold individually

Style

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather and Metal

Condition

Excellent condition. The seat has been reupholstered and the metal plated

Place of Origin

Brazil

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1970s

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About the Designer

Jorge Zalszupin

Jorge Zalszupin was a Brazilian architect and furniture designer who was born in Poland in 1922. He moved to Brazil in the 1950s and quickly became known for his innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials.

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