{"product_id":"vintage-lounge-chair-ottoman","title":"Vintage ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair \u0026 Ottoman in Solid Kiaat","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to be a South African interpretation of the iconic '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmiral' Lounge Chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e originally designed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric Merthen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eIRE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMöbler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking solid Kiaat Mid-Century Modern lounge chair and matching ottoman was made to create a sculptural statement! \u003cbr\u003eOur research indicates that these vintage designs were manufactured locally under license by Grafton Everest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunrestored gem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this authentic stand-alone vintage lounge chair presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a piece with the potential for sympathetic restoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📏 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLounge Chair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW: 100cm | D: 88cm | H: 86cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOttoman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eW: 62.5cm | D: 62.5cm | H: 37.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪵 🪡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Kiaat timber \u0026amp; Black Aftermarket Vinyl Upholstery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗜️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by Eric Merthen's celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmiral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design for Swedish manufacturer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIRE Möbler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Armchair reflects the Scandinavian Modern principles that heavily influenced South African furniture design during the 1960s and 1970s. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe exposed solid Kiaat frame, eccentric pleather cushions and matching ottoman create a timeless balance between sculptural form and exceptional comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chair remains in unrestored condition, retaining its original character, honest patina and signs of age accumulated over decades of use. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire a classic scandinavian-inspired design in a richly figured Southern-African hardwood. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Currently, this piece is an ideal candidate for collectors wishing to undertake a sympathetic restoration to their own specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete with its matching ottoman, this heirloom piece would make a striking addition to any living room, reading corner, executive office or Mid-Century Modern collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏷️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e R15 750 as is\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEnquire for a full timber restoration \u0026amp; Genuine Leather reupholstery quote. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STATEMENT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43199736250577,"sku":null,"price":15750.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2463\/2785\/files\/DSC_0067_2f63e06e-8787-4ebe-88ea-33003eb3a502.jpg?v=1785318150","url":"https:\/\/www.statementcollectables.co.za\/products\/vintage-lounge-chair-ottoman","provider":"STATEMENT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}