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A true icon of corporate mid-century modern design: the Sapper Executive Office Chair, designed by the legendary Richard Sapper for …
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A true icon of corporate mid-century modern design: the Sapper Executive Office Chair, designed by the legendary Richard Sapper for Knoll International circa 1980. Featuring a striking monochromatic black aesthetic with premium leather and a sleek metal frame, this chair is the ultimate statement piece for a curated home office or executive suite, offering both historical significance and advanced ergonomic comfort.
An Era-Defining Executive Chair
Introduced in 1979 and becoming a staple of 1980s executive suites, the Sapper seating collection marked a significant milestone for Knoll. Designed by German industrial designer Richard Sapper (famous for the Tizio lamp), this chair was one of the first to successfully integrate advanced ergonomic principles into a sleek, high-end, minimalist aesthetic. It embodies power, elegance, and functionalism.
Advanced Comfort & Materials
The chair’s striking profile is defined by its channel-tufted cushions, specifically engineered to provide targeted lumbar and back support. It is fully upholstered in rich, high-quality black leather. The seat rests on a robust black enameled metal frame and a five-star swivel base with casters, ensuring smooth mobility. The chair features a functional pneumatic height-adjustment mechanism and tilt function, perfectly suited for modern daily use.
Technical Details
Quantity: 1
Creator: Richard Sapper
Manufacturer: Knoll International
Design Period: 1970 to 1979
Production Year: Circa 1980
Country of Manufacture: United States / Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern, Postmodern, Industrial, Minimalist
Detailed Condition: Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows signs of age such as a handsome patina to the leather, light surface wear, and minor scuffs to the metal frame.
Materials: Leather, Enameled Metal, Steel
Color: Black
Exact Dimensions
Overall Height: 100 - 112 cm (Adjustable)
Width: 68 cm
Depth: 63 cm
Seats height : 50 -61 cm
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- Dimensions
- 26.77ʺW × 24.8ʺD × 39.37ʺH
- Seat Height
- 19.69 in
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations\. In the spirit of full transparency—highly valued by our international clientele—we specify that this chair is in good, original vintage condition. Having been used in an executive setting for over 40 years, it proudly bears the elegant marks of its histor less
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Cancellation Policy - Prior to shipping or local pickup, buyers may cancel an order for up to 48 hours, unless otherwise specified.
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