Pair of folding chairs, black, chromed metal, by N. Gammelgaard, Ikea, Sweden, 1980s.
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This pair of folding chairs, designed by Niels Gammelgaard for Ikea in the 1980s, exemplifies the Scandinavian modernist approach born at the crossroads of democratic design. The structure features tubular steel frames finished in polished chrome, delivering a cool, metallic sheen, complemented by glossy black seats with smooth, reflective surfaces. The monochromatic palette—emphasizing the vivid interplay between shiny black and silver—captures the spirit of the 1980s. The geometric design highlights a three-legged configuration with intersecting supports and a tall, looped backrest that also serves as the rear leg. Visible welds and mechanical joints speak to its utilitarian construction, while black protective caps finish the legs. Each chair is signed, affirming the authenticity of the designer’s intent. Condition remains good: no major signs of wear, the chrome is preserved with potential minor patina, and there are no traces of restoration or repainting.These chairs embody the freedom and rational lightness of late twentieth-century design, echoing a decade when daily life merged with the modernist pursuit of clarity and simplicity. The chromed frames, crisp and bright as a Nordic morning, intersect with the boldness of the black seat—a symbol of openness to new rhythms of living. Every geometric line narrates a period when practical solutions and accessible design gained prominence, highlighting the original context of Ikea’s innovative ethos.This pair can be integrated as a functional accent within a minimalist dining room or as distinctive seating for interiors embracing mid-century, industrial, or vintage collector styles. They may be paired with lacquered sideboards, veneered tables, or raw metal occasional tables. For visual rhythm, one might combine the chairs with graphic posters, a streamlined floor lamp, or deliberately minimal textiles—allowing the architectural line and chrome surfaces to create subtle spatial tension, and
DIMENSION
Height88 cm
Depth50 cm
Width40 cm
Dimension details
Width40 cm
Height88 cm
Depth50 cm
Weight7 kg
Seat height44 cm
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