{"title":"Seating","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dr-sonderbar-chairs","title":"Vintage 1980s French Philippe Starck “Dr. Sonderbar” Chairs for XO in Chrome Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philippe Starck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 63cm x W 91cm x D 49cm x Seat Height 39cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromed steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1980\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced by XO in France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Postmodern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage French postmodern chair know as the \"Dr. Sonderbar\" chair, designed by Philippe Starck in 1983, is a notable example of experimental European design. It showcases many of Starck's key design principles, including a blend of functionality and artistry, a minimalist aesthetic, and a touch of whimsy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair's name, \"Dr. Sonderbar,\" is a direct reference to a character from the science fiction novel ‘Ubik’ by  Philip K. Dick. Starck was fascinated by the novel and named many of his early designs after its characters and locations. This connection to science fiction gives the chair a futuristic and intellectual edge. The \"Dr. Sonderbar\" chair, produced by the French company XO, is considered a significant piece in Starck's body of work and an icon of French product design from the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved, tubular steel design is a nod to Starck’s childhood spent around the works of his aeronautical engineer father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sculptural and functional, these vintage postmodern chairs work beautifully as accent seating, or statement pieces within contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo available (with slight variations). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chairs are structurally sound and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chromed metal frame has minimal signs of wear consistent with age. Light surface wear, gentle finish mellowing or small historic marks may be visible, contributing to warmth and individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall presented in very good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Condition Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Authentic vintage piece designed by Philippe Starck in 1983\u003cbr\u003e- Produced by XO, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ideal for accent or statement seating\u003cbr\u003e- Pairs well with postmodern, minimalist, and contemporary interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Documented example of Philippe Starck's early postmodern design\u003cbr\u003e- Iconic piece of 1980s French product design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/seating\" title=\"Seating\"\u003evintage seating.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Returns Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/returns-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sales are final on this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56097594376358,"sku":null,"price":19800.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5274\/7430\/files\/23.jpg?v=1777455877"},{"product_id":"ghost-chair","title":"Vintage 1987 Italian Cini Boeri “Ghost Chair” for FIAM in Curved Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cini Boeri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIAM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H 62cm x W 95cm x D 75cm x Seat Height 32cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm thick curved glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1987, First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modernist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Vintage Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I would never have thought of making a chair from glass… My initial distrust of an idea which seemed quite unrealistic was overcome by the desire to take up the challenge and see whether it could actually be made, whether FIAM would be clever enough to transform the concept into reality.” - Cini Boeri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage 1987 Italian “Ghost Chair” by Cini Boeri for FIAM is an iconic example of late 20th-century design, crafted from a single sheet of curved glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned in collaboration with Tomu Katayanagi, the chair reflects Boeri’s exploration of the relationship between people, space, and material. Its seamless curvature creates a fluid, sculptural form, giving the piece a striking sense of lightness while maintaining structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as a landmark in glass furniture design, the Ghost Chair is highly sought after by collectors and remains a defining piece of Italian modern design from the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass remains in exceptional condition, with virtually no visible signs of age or wear, highlighting the durability and clarity of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall presented in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/condition-guide\" title=\"Condition Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Authentic first edition vintage piece, 1987\u003cbr\u003e- Designed by Cini Boeri in collaboration with Tomu Katayanagi\u003cbr\u003e- Manufactured by FIAM, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ideal for accent or statement seating\u003cbr\u003e- Pairs well with modernist, minimalist, and contemporary interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Highly collectible example of glass furniture design\u003cbr\u003e- Landmark piece of 1980s Italian modernism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse more \u003ca title=\"Seating\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/seating\"\u003evintage seating.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/returns-policy\" title=\"Returns Policy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sales are final on this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56102833225894,"sku":null,"price":37500.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5274\/7430\/files\/19.jpg?v=1775464236"},{"product_id":"pair-of-vintage-1970s-french-maison-pouenat-director-s-chairs-in-chrome-leather","title":"Pair of Vintage 1970s French Maison Pouenat Director’s Chairs in Chrome \u0026 Leather","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maison Pouenat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e W 66.5cm × D 40.5cm Seat Height 39.5cm Backrest Height 72cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromed metal frame with crimson saddle-stitched leather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese vintage Maison Pouenat directors chairs have spent their life in Paris penthouse, positioned at the entrance where they welcomed guests with an understated elegance. They have been lightly used and therefore retain their character and have been kept in very good condition. Penthouse chic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe combination of the striking crimson leather and the chrome bring both durability and visual contrast, making them ideal for accent seating, entryways or home offices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of French vintage furniture, or for adding a timeless vintage element to contemporary interiors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe chairs are structurally sound and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe metal frame has minimal signs of wear consistent with age. The leather displays a few marks and gentle surface wear that reflect decades of considered use and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall presented in very good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Condition Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/condition-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCondition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Authentic vintage piece, circa 1970\u003cbr\u003e- Sold as a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Ideal for accent seating, entryways or home offices\u003cbr\u003e- Pairs well with French modernist, eclectic, and contemporary interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Curule chair form, a design typology with classical European origins\u003cbr\u003e- Characterful example of 1970s French chrome and leather seating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/seating\" title=\"Seating\"\u003evintage seating.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Returns Policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/pages\/returns-policy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReturns Policy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sales are final on this item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold as a Pair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56102838075558,"sku":null,"price":26650.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/5274\/7430\/files\/11.jpg?v=1772178602"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/collections\/seating.oembed","provider":"Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}