Description
This set of 6 perspex swivel chairs SOLD for $1,295 in 2015.
Provenance and Background Info
A set of 6 PERSPEX dining chairs designed in the 1970’s. These chairs have 2 maker’s tags verifying their age and provenance- some also have the date on them- various chairs are dated 1981 and others 1984. Sets of 6 in this design are incredibly rare. The last time I came across chairs like this was a set of 5 back in 2005 and they sold immediately with a matching circular table. (They commonly did sets of 5 dining chairs back in that era.) These are a much better investment because there are 6. (People no longer want 5 dining chairs.) You can choose any table that will suit your space. I think an oval Parker table (sleek teak timber) would look sensational with these chairs.
This chair design is a favourite of mine. They have that space-age look but it’s not over the top. There’s a sleek refined quality that shines through also. And whilst the fabric is distinctly retro the earthy colours tone down the retro look for a more sophisticated style. There are various design elements to these chairs but they come together so well to create a look that’s unique, interesting but also stylish. The copper coloured backs are stunning! They’re earthy, distinctly 70’s and with the right timber table they’d look contemporary with that elusive unique edge. (A smoky glass top table would also look great with these.)
I’ve always had a fascination with Perspex furniture and recently came across some modern Perspex chairs in a trendy café. I researched them online. They were being retailed for AUD $600 each and through further research I found they weren’t even genuine Perspex. Most Perspex furniture you’ll find is vintage because Perspex is expensive and rarely used anymore. Perspex is as durable as it gets. Did you notice one of the tags under these chairs? The new break-proof material- very 1970’s but it shows how tough these chairs are. This set has obviously lived up to the claim! Much of the plastic furniture you’ll see around today is a different type of plastic. It can scratch and chip easily. If chairs look like this after 40+ years it’s a certainty you’ll get as many years as you want out of them (with sensible use).
To top it off this set of vintage Perspex swivel chairs will always have re-sale value. If they’re sought- about 50 years after the design was first released they’ll never lose their appeal. Good design and intelligent workmanship is timeless. There are very few better ways to invest in your home financially when you invest in vintage furniture (good vintage design usually increases in value with time). There is also no better way to reduce your carbon footprint…And I almost forgot- these are also really really comfortable chairs- particularly for dining chairs. (You seem to just melt into these!) You can see the comfort just from the photos. Look at the angles, the rounded back, the nice height in the back, the padded seat and the swivel feature- these all make for a really comfortable dining chair… And if you decide you ever need to sell these chairs in the future, approach me, I’d love to see the design again.
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