Waiting bench, brown, plastic, steel, textile, by G. Lange, Germany, 1970s.
4 298 PLN
unique
ABOUT PRODUCTID 28636
This vintage waiting bench, designed by Gerd Lange for Drabert in the 1970s, embodies the industrial and functionalist ethos of German design from that era. The construction features a robust, black powder-coated steel beam supporting two contoured plastic seat shells in a warm brown shade with a glossy finish. The original upholstery is a finely woven brown textile, enhancing the bench’s utilitarian character. On the right side, an integrated rectangular table with a brown HPL (high-pressure laminate) top and plastic edge mirrors the color and finish of the seats. The bench stands on wide, flat steel legs with brushed metal end caps, providing both stability and a period-appropriate accent. The proportions are balanced, and details such as the precision of the molded edges and the branding on the seat shell reflect the quality of manufacturing. Condition: very good, with only slight traces of use consistent with the 1970s vintage, and the upholstery has been professionally cleaned.
This bench captures the spirit of the 1970s, when industrial modernism met a new appreciation for comfort and durability. Its clean lines, honest materials, and integrated side table evoke spaces of transit and waiting—echoing the atmosphere of train stations, airports, and corporate lobbies of the time. The brown plastic and steel conjure memories of public interiors where design was meant to be both resilient and practical, quietly narrating the story of
DIMENSION
Height74 cm
Width60 cm
Length159 cm
Dimension details
Length159 cm
Height74 cm
Width60 cm
DELIVERY
MethodFind out more
Estimated delivery time
Today
Order within supplier
08.05
At your place
Professional vendor vintage
Safe shoppingWe care about the comfort of your purchases.Find out more