{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.archive-dubai.com\/products\/dr-sonderbar-chairs","provider":"Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}