Set of 8 Ettore Sottsass “Bridge” Dining Chairs for Knoll – Postmodern 1988, Original Fabric & Labels

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An extraordinary and extremely rare complete set of eight “Bridge” dining chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International, introduced … Read more An extraordinary and extremely rare complete set of eight “Bridge” dining chairs designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International, introduced in 1988 during the height of the postmodern design movement.

These iconic chairs were acquired directly from the original owners of a postmodern home in Manhattan Beach, California, where they were meticulously preserved and seldom used. Each chair retains its original Knoll factory sticker, and the set includes the custom Knoll order labels—complete with the original home address and specification details—making this a museum-worthy acquisition for serious collectors of postmodern design.

The chairs feature bold, ebonized wood frames in excellent condition, paired with the original vibrant 1980s graphic upholstery—a playful, funky pattern that captures the spirit of Sottsass and the Memphis aesthetic. Both the structure and upholstery are in remarkable, time-capsule condition, a true testament to the care they've received over the decades.

Designed in conjunction with the "Shift" table, these chairs are rarely seen — let alone in a full set of eight and in this kind of condition.

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