Only around 90 examples were ever produced!
A rare and striking example of French 1970s design, this lounge chair by François Monnet for Kappa is as much a sculptural statement as it is a piece of furniture.
François Monnet is a French designer best known for his bold, sculptural furniture of the 1970s, often combining sleek metal forms with luxurious materials.
Working primarily with stainless steel, he created strikingly modern tables, chairs, and lounge pieces for prestigious French manufacturers such as Kappa.
His work reflects the era’s avant-garde spirit, blending industrial precision with artistic elegance.
Monnet crafted designs that embodied the modernist spirit of the era; sleek, daring, and uncompromising in quality.
The chair’s stainless steel base is both light in appearance and structurally solid, reflecting the designer’s fascination with industrial materials and precision engineering.
It retains its original green velvet upholstery, a lush and tactile contrast to the cool metallic frame.
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Only around 90 examples were ever produced!
A rare and striking example of French 1970s design, this lounge chair by François Monnet for Kappa is as much a sculptural statement as it is a piece of furniture.
François Monnet is a French designer best known for his bold, sculptural furniture of the 1970s, often combining sleek metal forms with luxurious materials.
Working primarily with stainless steel, he created strikingly modern tables, chairs, and lounge pieces for prestigious French manufacturers such as Kappa.
His work reflects the era’s avant-garde spirit, blending industrial precision with artistic elegance.
Monnet crafted designs that embodied the modernist spirit of the era; sleek, daring, and uncompromising in quality.
The chair’s stainless steel base is both light in appearance and structurally solid, reflecting the designer’s fascination with industrial materials and precision engineering.
It retains its original green velvet upholstery, a lush and tactile contrast to the cool metallic frame.
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| Creator | Francois Monnet |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kappa |
| Design Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Production Period | 1970 to 1979 |
| Country of Manufacture | France |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Design Classics |
| Detailed Condition | Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. |
| Product Code | ENY-2329658 |
| Materials | Stainless steel, Fabric |
| Color | Forest green, silver |
| Width | 70 cm 27.6 inch |
| Depth | 80 cm 31.5 inch |
| Height | 60 cm 23.6 inch |
| Seat Height | 15.7 inch |


































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