Vintage Design
A folding chair model Oscar, designed by Swedish architect Olle Pira in 1955 for the manufacturer String Design. This is a rare version of Pira’s Piraten chair, which was launched by Nordiska Kompaniet somewhat earlier. It features a foldable frame made from tubular steel, upholstered in a thick textile held in place by flag halyard. The cabinetmaker Olof “Olle” Pira was born in the Swedish town of Karlskrona in 1927 and studied at the School of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. He is best known today for his storage systems and shelves designed for Nisse Strinning’s company, String Design, in the mid-1950s. Pira opened his own architectural studio in 1955 and later became principal at Carl Malmsten’s vocational school in the early 1980s. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 91.
| Creator | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
String |
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Sweden |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern, Modernist |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Reupholstered, Completely restored
|
| Product Code | LIV-1973252 |
| Materials | Steel, Textile |
| Color | Black, maroon |
| Width |
48 cm 18.9 inch |
| Depth |
70 cm 27.6 inch |
| Height |
83 cm 32.7 inch |
| Seat Height | 15.4 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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