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The F588 armchair by Geoffroy Harcourt

"The chair must adapt to the man and not the other way round The chair must adapt to the man and not the other way round" said Geoffroy Harcourt Geoffroy Harcourt...

Design MarketSeptember 2016
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"Geoffroy Harcourt Geoffroy Harcourt, the great English designer. This thought testifies to his lively spirit and his new vision of design, and in particular of seating design. [caption id="attachment6742" align="aligncenter" width="757"] © artifort.com © artifort.com [/caption] After studying at the Royal College of Art in London, Geoffroy Harcourt began a long collaboration with the renowned Dutch publisher Artifort . The designer designed various series of furniture for the office. Harcourt quickly became a success, winning numerous awards including the title of Royal Designer for Industry in 1978. The public was equally enchanted by his work, which propelled Artifort onto the international scene! [caption id="attachment6743" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Top: F141 armchair (1967), Cléopatra meridienne (1970), chair (1960) | Bottom: F519 armchair (1960) , 042 bench (1960), F141 armchair (1967) Top : F141 armchair (1967), Cléopatra meridienne (1970), chair (1960s) | Bottom : F519 armchair (1960s) , 042 bench (1960s), F141 armchair (1967) [/caption] The F588 armchair designed in 1967 is one of his best-sellers.The keys to its success are obvious: it's comfortable thanks to its foam padding, functional thanks to its swivel base, and of course it's truly elegant! Judge for yourself: Geoffroy Harcourt has thought of everyone's needs and desires, and several derivative models exist: F510/F511 (model without button) F510/F511 (model without button) F584/F585 (upholstered model) F584/F585 (upholstered model) F588/F589 (version chauffeuse) F588/F589 (version chauffeuse) F590/F591 (with buttons) F590/F591 (with buttons) Odd numbers correspond to models with a low backrest, even numbers correspond to models with a high backrest. The base can be fixed or swivel. The upholstery can be fabric, skai or leather. As you can see, there are plenty of attractive options! Since 2011, the brand has only reissued the F590 and F591 versions. So if you're looking to buy this exceptional piece, you'll have to go for a vintage model! Find the F588 armchair by Geoffroy Harcourt on Design Market! Find the F588 armchair by Geoffroy Harcourt on Design Market ! Find the F588 armchair by Geoffroy Harcourt on Design Market !

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