Girsberger - Hans Eichenberger - Armchair (2) - Type 1600 - Leather, Chrome

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Two lounge chairs designed by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger, model Typ 1600, in chromed flat steel and black leather with stitching, Germany, circa 1970–1980, in good used condition.

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2-piece set by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Eurochair “Type 1600” lounge chairs in chrome-plated flat steel and black leather with quilted seam, Germany 1970s.

Very comfortable to sit.

The FK Lounge embodies exactly this stance. The elegant, shell-shaped seating form combines purist design with superb comfort. The generous padding and soft leather ensure a relaxed seating experience, while the ergonomically shaped shell provides secure support. The iconic, three-legged swivel frame made of polished aluminum creates, through its delicate appearance, a light, almost floating aura – a hallmark of the designers.

Today, the FK Lounge is regarded as a modern classic that lends a distinctive touch to living rooms, reception areas, or high-end office lounges. It unites Walter Knoll’s craftsmanship with the design heritage of two notable designers—and offers design enthusiasts a piece of furniture with genuine history and lasting value.

Designer: Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm
Manufacturer: Walter Knoll
Country: Germany
Year: 1990s
Material: Leather, Aluminum
Width: 72 cm
Height: 102 cm
Seat height: 42 cm
Depth: 78 cm

The third- and fourth-to-last photos show the two chairs in brown leather, which we offer in a separate lot.
The last two photos show the chair as a low lounge chair, which is wider and is also offered in its own lot.

As we deal in vintage furniture, signs of wear are inevitable and part of the nature of used items. We therefore point out only major dents and damages with separate pictures. We are nonetheless always striving to capture the condition of the objects as accurately as possible, to the best of our knowledge.

The goods are subject to the margin scheme under § 25a UStG; value-added tax is not shown on the invoice.

Seller's Story

Since we can remember we felt attracted to beauty and exceptional things. Aesthetic has always been more than something superficial for us. It was something magic going much deeper than the surface, creating positive feelings and energies. Harmonies, sacred proportions, colors and materials combined with time, create their very special energies and are mostly things that hardly can be described but always can be felt. To define beauty would be far to philosophical, but we think, if something touches you by the way it looks and gives you good energy at the same time, then it would define our personal definition of beauty. And if beauty is something that has no other purpose than making you feel good just by the way it looks, then beauty is something we surely do not want to miss in our lives. We thank existence for giving us all those unique materials and designs and all the talented designers and craftsmen for bringing their visions and abilities to life and sharing it, to bring us purpose combined with joy. We are glad to have the platform Catawiki where we can share our passion for extraordinary and beautiful things with like-minded people. Bülent Usta & Sarah-Larissa Kolmeder
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2-piece set by Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Eurochair “Type 1600” lounge chairs in chrome-plated flat steel and black leather with quilted seam, Germany 1970s.

Very comfortable to sit.

The FK Lounge embodies exactly this stance. The elegant, shell-shaped seating form combines purist design with superb comfort. The generous padding and soft leather ensure a relaxed seating experience, while the ergonomically shaped shell provides secure support. The iconic, three-legged swivel frame made of polished aluminum creates, through its delicate appearance, a light, almost floating aura – a hallmark of the designers.

Today, the FK Lounge is regarded as a modern classic that lends a distinctive touch to living rooms, reception areas, or high-end office lounges. It unites Walter Knoll’s craftsmanship with the design heritage of two notable designers—and offers design enthusiasts a piece of furniture with genuine history and lasting value.

Designer: Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm
Manufacturer: Walter Knoll
Country: Germany
Year: 1990s
Material: Leather, Aluminum
Width: 72 cm
Height: 102 cm
Seat height: 42 cm
Depth: 78 cm

The third- and fourth-to-last photos show the two chairs in brown leather, which we offer in a separate lot.
The last two photos show the chair as a low lounge chair, which is wider and is also offered in its own lot.

As we deal in vintage furniture, signs of wear are inevitable and part of the nature of used items. We therefore point out only major dents and damages with separate pictures. We are nonetheless always striving to capture the condition of the objects as accurately as possible, to the best of our knowledge.

The goods are subject to the margin scheme under § 25a UStG; value-added tax is not shown on the invoice.

Seller's Story

Since we can remember we felt attracted to beauty and exceptional things. Aesthetic has always been more than something superficial for us. It was something magic going much deeper than the surface, creating positive feelings and energies. Harmonies, sacred proportions, colors and materials combined with time, create their very special energies and are mostly things that hardly can be described but always can be felt. To define beauty would be far to philosophical, but we think, if something touches you by the way it looks and gives you good energy at the same time, then it would define our personal definition of beauty. And if beauty is something that has no other purpose than making you feel good just by the way it looks, then beauty is something we surely do not want to miss in our lives. We thank existence for giving us all those unique materials and designs and all the talented designers and craftsmen for bringing their visions and abilities to life and sharing it, to bring us purpose combined with joy. We are glad to have the platform Catawiki where we can share our passion for extraordinary and beautiful things with like-minded people. Bülent Usta & Sarah-Larissa Kolmeder
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Germany
Manufacturer/brand
Girsberger
Model
Type 1600
Designer/artist/maker
Hans Eichenberger
Material
Chrome, Leather
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
67 cm
Width
62 cm
Depth
60 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
Seating height
40 cm
GermanyVerified
1055
Objects sold
100%
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