Dining Set by Marc Held for Bessière, 1983, Set of 5

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Dining room set designed by marc held for bessière in 1983, for the refurbishment of ibm's headquarters in montpellier.

the … Read more Dining room set designed by marc held for bessière in 1983, for the refurbishment of ibm's headquarters in montpellier.

the set consists of a rectangular white melamine table with solid beech edges, resting on two cylindrical black lacquered metal and beech legs, and four matching chairs made of beech and exotic molded plywood. The rounded backs complement the geometric precision of the tabletop. Under each seat, a metal piece allows the chairs to be suspended in the openwork openings of the tabletop: an ingenious device designed to facilitate floor cleaning in communal spaces, and typical of marc held's rational and functional approach.

designed for ibm, this rare set illustrates the pursuit of furniture that is robust, modular, and elegant, at the crossroads of corporate design and home furnishings.

chair dimensions: h: 74 cm - w: 45 cm - d: 46 cm, seat height: 44 cm

provenance: ibm headquarters, montpellier.

publisher: bessière, france, 1983. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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