Designed by the Porsche Design Studio, this rare, post-modern recliner exudes style, organic form, and comfort. Really sad to see it go but I am downsizing and will not have space for it. I have no idea of current value so $1 dollar reserve may see exceptional value. Bid with confidence, this is the real deal. An example was on display at the Porsche factory Museum. The Antropovarius reclining chair was designed in 1982 by German born Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, for the iconic Italian furniture-maker Poltrona Frau also known for Ferrari interiors and luxury furniture and manufactured in Italy.
Ferdinand was the son of Ferry Porsche, and grandson of Ferdinand Porsche, and is best known as the designer of the first Porsche 911 in the 1960's. Whilst his father and grandfather were engineers, Ferdinand was involved in the appearance of the product. This chair was designed in collaboration with the Institute for Ergonomics at Munich University and features a series of adjustable 'spine' elements for comfort and support. The chair reclines using a side joystick lock-and-release mechanism. Top grain leather upholstery sits on the leather clad steel base. A German-designed, Italian-produced chair, this is a sleek and classy piece that will be one of very few in New Zealand. These are priced around $10-18,000 elsewhere.
AUD$8,500 https://saintatlas.com.au/products/f-a-porsche-antropovarius-reclining-lounge-chair-for-poltrona-frau USD$8,400 https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/seating/lounge-chairs/antropovarius-lounge-chair-ferdinand-alexander-porsche-poltrona-frau/id-f_30152322/ Design Period 1980 to 1989 Production Period 1980 to 1989 Light wear consistent with age and use Materials Leather, Metal, Plastic Colour Black Width 71 cm Depth 95 cm Total Height 114 cm Seat Height 53 cm Weight Range Heavy — Over 80kg Pick up only from Tai Tapu. Please note, I will be away until the 21st of September so will need to be collected after that date.