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"Circus" Armchairs in Steel and Fabric by Peter Maly, 1990s

$8,000per set
£6,062.99per set
€7,264.51per set
CA$11,400.36per set
A$11,706.36per set
CHF 6,659.47per set
MX$153,750.64per set
NOK 75,682.87per set
SEK 79,655.39per set
DKK 54,294.17per set

About the Item

Designed by Peter Maly in the 1990s, this pair of armchairs reflects the designer’s characteristic exploration of form, material contrast, and visual rhythm. Each chair is constructed with a polished steel frame and a radial swivel base, supporting a circular upholstered seat. The backrests are formed through a woven structure in black and white, creating a distinctive checkerboard pattern that introduces both graphic clarity and material texture. This woven element curves gently around the seat, providing both visual enclosure and ergonomic support. The seats have been newly upholstered in gray fabric, while the frames have been refinished, ensuring the chairs remain in excellent condition while preserving the integrity of the original design. A striking example of late-20th-century design, balancing playful visual contrast with a disciplined structural form.
  • Creator:
    Peter Maly (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Steel,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Painted,Metalwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The seats have been reupholstered and is now in excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 921stDibs: LU7095239751282

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