Knoll - Otto Zapf - Armchair (2) - Follow me - Maple - Armchair with footrest

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Pair of Follow Me armchairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, produced in the 1970s, with maple wood frame and leather seating, including a footstool and an under‑arm fold-out table, dimensions about 80 cm W × 90 cm H × 93 cm D, weight 50 kg, in good used condition.

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A unique opportunity for collectors and vintage design enthusiasts: the Follow Me armchair, designed by the renowned designer Otto Zapf for Knoll International, icons of style and comfort from the 1970s-1980s.
It is made more unique by the addition of its footrest and the side table under the armrest of the reclinable armchair, which can be opened when needed.
Features
Original KNOLL design from 1970s to 1980s.
Soft and enveloping lines, typical of the style.
POLTRONA, perfect for enhancing a living room, a study, or a lounge space.
Measurements: indicative/approximate (provided for informational purposes)
Conditions
Good overall condition, with signs of age consistent with the item's age and use.
Authentic and rare object, ideal for those seeking vintage design pieces for collection.
Withdrawal and shipping
Retreat in a recommended area
- Alternatively, shipping via courier to be arranged by the buyer.

Note well: the measurements indicated are approximate. The chairs are sold as shown in the photo and description.

Original Follow Me armchair with its matching footrest and a small shelf that opens under the armrest, comfortable, with a structure in maple wood and original leather upholstery, in good condition. Designed by Otto Zapf for Koll International, produced in the 1970s.

The seat is slightly reclinable.

Industrial designer Otto Zapf was born in 1931 in Rossbach, former Czechoslovakia, into a family of cabinetmakers. In 1945, his family moved to Germany, to Eschborn near Frankfurt, where, discouraged by the dust from his father's carpentry workshop, young Zapf decided to study mathematics and physics at Goethe University. When he returned to furniture design and production, his knowledge of mathematics helped him optimize his projects.

Hans Knoll was born in 1914 in Stuttgart, Germany, into the fortunate family that founded Walter Knoll & Co. Early twentieth-century Germany was the epicenter of modern design theory, particularly expressed by the artistic association Deutscher Werkbund, which included architects, designers, industrialists, and artists from the renowned Bauhaus, celebrating a design based on principles of rationality, functionality, and mass production. These ideas had a strong impact on young Hans and would inspire him to create and produce furniture for a new era. In 1937, after a brief stop in London, he moved to the United States, bringing his vision with him.

Comfortable 'Follow Me' armchair with a maple wood frame and an original leather seat in good condition, designed by Otto Zapf for Koll International, produced in the 1970s.

The seat is slightly reclinable.

A unique opportunity for collectors and vintage design enthusiasts: the Follow Me armchair, designed by the renowned designer Otto Zapf for Knoll International, icons of style and comfort from the 1970s-1980s.
It is made more unique by the addition of its footrest and the side table under the armrest of the reclinable armchair, which can be opened when needed.
Features
Original KNOLL design from 1970s to 1980s.
Soft and enveloping lines, typical of the style.
POLTRONA, perfect for enhancing a living room, a study, or a lounge space.
Measurements: indicative/approximate (provided for informational purposes)
Conditions
Good overall condition, with signs of age consistent with the item's age and use.
Authentic and rare object, ideal for those seeking vintage design pieces for collection.
Withdrawal and shipping
Retreat in a recommended area
- Alternatively, shipping via courier to be arranged by the buyer.

Note well: the measurements indicated are approximate. The chairs are sold as shown in the photo and description.

Original Follow Me armchair with its matching footrest and a small shelf that opens under the armrest, comfortable, with a structure in maple wood and original leather upholstery, in good condition. Designed by Otto Zapf for Koll International, produced in the 1970s.

The seat is slightly reclinable.

Industrial designer Otto Zapf was born in 1931 in Rossbach, former Czechoslovakia, into a family of cabinetmakers. In 1945, his family moved to Germany, to Eschborn near Frankfurt, where, discouraged by the dust from his father's carpentry workshop, young Zapf decided to study mathematics and physics at Goethe University. When he returned to furniture design and production, his knowledge of mathematics helped him optimize his projects.

Hans Knoll was born in 1914 in Stuttgart, Germany, into the fortunate family that founded Walter Knoll & Co. Early twentieth-century Germany was the epicenter of modern design theory, particularly expressed by the artistic association Deutscher Werkbund, which included architects, designers, industrialists, and artists from the renowned Bauhaus, celebrating a design based on principles of rationality, functionality, and mass production. These ideas had a strong impact on young Hans and would inspire him to create and produce furniture for a new era. In 1937, after a brief stop in London, he moved to the United States, bringing his vision with him.

Comfortable 'Follow Me' armchair with a maple wood frame and an original leather seat in good condition, designed by Otto Zapf for Koll International, produced in the 1970s.

The seat is slightly reclinable.

Details

Specific region of origin
Norvegia
Wood type
Maple
Weight
50 kg
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Armchair with footrest
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Norway
Manufacturer/ Brand
Knoll
Model
Follow me
Designer/Artist/Maker
Otto Zapf
Material
Leather, Maple, Wood
Style
Modern
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
90 cm
Width
80 cm
Depth
93 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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