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Karaté Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
3-seater sofa designed by Michel Cadestin.
Produced by Airborne, France, 1970s.
Frame made …
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Karaté Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
3-seater sofa designed by Michel Cadestin.
Produced by Airborne, France, 1970s.
Frame made of fiberglass, back and seat in mohair fabric.
with its sculptural, low-profile silhouette and strong lines, the Karaté sofa perfectly captures the futuristic spirit of French modern design.
Its distinctive form balances softness and structure, creating a piece that is both visually powerful and exceptionally inviting.
Michel Cadestin was a French designer active in the 1960s and 1970s, celebrated for his bold, geometric furniture that blends sculptural form with functional elegance.
Cadestin’s designs exemplify the avant-garde spirit of mid-century French modernism, combining striking silhouettes with timeless craftsmanship.
Our sofa has been completely reupholstered according to the original design, preserving its authentic character while giving it renewed vitality.
The sofa is finished in a stunning mohair fabric that subtly shifts and shimmers in the light, adding depth and sophistication to its bold shape.
Beyond its beauty, the fabric is highly durable, with an abrasion resistance of over 100,000 rubs, making it perfectly suited for intensive everyday use.
Thanks to the careful restoration, the sofa is structurally refreshed and ready to serve a new generation.
The Karaté Sofa by Michel Cadestin for Airborne earned its striking name because of its bold, angular, and dynamic form, reminiscent of the precision, energy, and movement associated with karate.
It combines the collectible appeal of an iconic 1970s design with the comfort, durability, and confidence of a newly restored piece.
A true statement sofa, expressive, timeless, and prepared for decades to come This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 69.29ʺW × 39.37ʺD × 34.25ʺH
- Styles
- Modern
- Brand
- Airborne
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Fiberglass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Reupholstered Reupholstered less
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