Vintage Rocking Yeti Chair by Mario Scheichenbauer for Elam, Italy, 1960s

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Designed by mario scheichenbauer in the late 1960s, the yeti chair is an example of italian experimental seating from the … Read more Designed by mario scheichenbauer in the late 1960s, the yeti chair is an example of italian experimental seating from the period. The chair combines a sculptural wooden structure with a fully upholstered, long haired surface, reflecting the era’s interest in expressive materials and unconventional forms.

this example has been reupholstered in natural, high quality new zealand sheepskin in a polar bear white/yellow color. The voluminous sheepskin is ultra-soft to the touch and closely follows the original concept of the design, which was historically produced using long pile animal hides. (source: gramigna, giuliana, repertorio del design italiano 1950 2000, turin, 2003, p. 143).

this rocking chair offers an inviting and relaxed seating position. Its enveloping form provides a high level of comfort, encouraging prolonged use.

the yeti chair is documented in design literature and is held in the permanent collection of the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum in new york.

materials: sheep wool, oak
origin: italy, 1960s

condition: excellent, re-upholstered
approximate dimensions (l x w x h):
width 130 cm x depth 110 cm x height 110 cm
seating height: 41 cm i have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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