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Pair of rare 1960s Gil Viess safari chairs for Alpha Furniture with hair-on cowhide sling seats

Close-up of the distinctive laced detailing and dark wooden crossbars on the cowhide seat

Front view of the original mid-century Israeli modernist safari chairs by Gil Viess

Detailed view of the sleek chrome-plated tubular steel frame and cowhide upholstery attachment

Detailed shot of the brown hair-on cowhide sling seat and structural wood joints

Close-up highlighting the authentic patina and texture of the vintage cowhide armchair

Macro view of the iconic Israeli design features and organic materials of the Alpha Furniture chair

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Gil Viess Safari Chairs for Alpha Furniture 1960s

Name: Gil Viess Safari Chairs for Alpha Furniture 1960s
Brand: Alpha Furniture

Price

€ 990,00

Rare mid-century safari lounge chair designed by Gil Viess for the Israeli manufacturer Alpha Furniture in the 1960s. This striking design features a unusual and captivating combination of materials: a sleek chrome-plated tubular steel frame, dark wooden crossbars, and a very special brown hair-on cowhide sling seat with distinctive laced detailing. A beautiful and extremely rare example of Israeli mid-century modernist design that perfectly balances industrial elements with natural, organic textures.

The listed price is for one chair.

Only 2 left in stock

Product Details

Designer | Gil Viess

Manufacturer | Alpha Furniture

Origin | Israel

Period | 1960s

Material | Chrome-plated steel, wood, hair-on cowhide

Condition | Beautiful vintage condition with a natural patina acquired over the years. The hair-on cowhide leather is generally well-preserved, showing only minor signs of wear as visible in the pictures. The wood also displays a few small, age-related scratches.

Dimensions

65x65x75 CM

Seat height 39 CM

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