Chair Snille, red plastic, metal, Ikea, Germany, 1990s
770 PLN
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The Snille chair, produced by Ikea in Germany during the 1990s and based on a design by Svante Schnöblom for Overman from the 1970s, features a vivid red polypropylene seat shell with a glossy finish. The ergonomically shaped seat includes a single horizontal cut-out in the lower backrest, offering both a visual accent and functional ventilation. The chair rests on a tubular steel frame, powder-coated in matte light grey, forming a minimalist sled base that imparts both stability and a sense of lightness. Proportions are balanced, with a wide seat and gently reclined backrest designed for comfort. Materials – durable plastic and metal – are easy to maintain, with the seat surface smooth to the touch. Condition: good, with minor scratches typical of age and use, and no visible repairs or replacements.
This chair tells the story of late twentieth-century democratic design – its functionality, lightness, and optimistic use of colour embody the everyday spirit of the 1990s. The glossy, bold red shell hints at a new perspective for domestic interiors: less formal, more open to experiment and creative arrangement. The distinctive cut-out in the backrest is both a practical detail and a sign of an era when designers sought solutions that were at once simple and distinctive.
The Snille chair can serve as a vibrant accent in a modern living room, home office, or a vintage-inspired dining area. It could be placed solo at a desk or used in multiples around a table with furniture in clean, neutral tones such as white, grey, or light wood. Pairing it with an industrial-style lamp or a minimalist metal-and-glass bookshelf would highlight its modernist heritage. It would also integrate well into eclectic, collector-driven spaces,
DIMENSION
Height78 cm
Width50 cm
Length47 cm
Dimension details
Length47 cm
Height78 cm
Width50 cm
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