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BA3 chair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture - England, 1945
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since March 2024 • 2 sales
Product description
BA3 chair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture - England, 1945. A British design classic - exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York. The BA3 chair was designed by Ernest Race in 1945 and is considered one of the most important chairs of British post-war design. Produced by Race Furniture in England, it was one of the first pieces of furniture to be industrially manufactured with a cast aluminum frame - light, strong and innovative. Thanks to its functional, modern design, the BA3 was included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York - a sign of its international design relevance. The seat and backrest are upholstered in a black fabric that was professionally renewed in the 1990s.
Dimensions:
- Width: 44 cm
- Depth: 41 cm
- Height: 78 cm
- Seat height: 46 cm
Condition: Good used condition with age-related patina and typical signs of use, such as scratches on the aluminum frame. Some original screws have been replaced over time. The upholstery was reworked in the 1990s, the chair is stable and bears the manufacturer's stamp.
An authentic and rare collector's item of British design history - both recognized as a museum piece and suitable for everyday use.
Good used condition with age-related patina and typical signs of use, such as scratches on the aluminum frame.
Good used condition with age-related patina and typical signs of use, such as scratches on the aluminum frame.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGrey, BlackMaterialAluminium, Textile, MetalNumber of items1Height78 cmWidth44 cmDepth41 cmSeat height46 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Chipped, Scratches
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since March 2024 • 2 sales