Name: Pollock Armchair - DomesticoShop
Brand: Knoll
SKU: KNOLL/20/015
Price: 2720.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pollock Armchair

3.291,20 €

Designed in 1960 and originally manufactured from 1964-79, the steel and leather ‘sling chair’ or '657', as it is commonly called, offers a refined combination of materials and finishes. Tubular steel legs connect to cast-aluminum arms and stretchers with exposed hardware, exemplifying Pollock’s simple design approach. The chair was reintroduced 2014.

Material:
- Seat and backrest: black cowhide slings.
- Cushion: polyurethane foam upholstered in leahter.
- Armrests and stretchers: cast aluminum with black painted finish.
- Legs: tubular steel with polished chrome finish.
- Clean Air GOLD certificate.

Upholstery:
- Black cowhide.
- Cushion: black Velluto leather.

Depth (mm)

660

Height (mm)

705/580/410

Width (mm)

640

3 Years

Charles Pollock

USES 1930

Charles Pollock was to Leading Industrial Designer Known for His Elegant and Functional Furniture.After graduating from Pratt Institute and Gaining Experience Working with George Nelson, Pollock present His Design Portfolio to Florence Knoll.Vincent Cafiero, to Member of the Planning Unit, Saw A PROMISING LEATHER AND STEEL CHAIR AND FINURAGED POLLOCK TO CONTINUE WORKING ON THE DESIGN.The 657 Lounge, as presented in 1961, Demonstated The Young Designer’s Precision in the Handling of Lines, Shapes and Materials. Pollock is Also Known for His Office Chair Joined by A Single Aluminum Band, Which Became Known as The Pollock Chair.LAUNCHED IN 1963, IT QUICKLY BECAME AN ICON OFFICE FURNITURE DESIGN, PRESENT IN EXECUTIVE OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE 1960S AND STILL VISIBLE IN INSTITUTions Such As The Smithsonian Institution and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Charles Pollock’s legacy endures to this day and his work remains a His ability to combine functionality and timeless style in Furniture Design.