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Brutalist Elm and Leather Dining Chairs by Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, 1970s, Set of 7
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Product description
A vintage French brutalist dining chair set in solid elm and cognac leather, attributed to Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni for Roche Bobois, produced in France during the 1970s. This sculptural set of 7 vintage dining chairs combines warm elm wood, patinated leather upholstery, architectural proportions and a strong French modern design language, making it a highly distinctive choice for a curated dining room or collected interior.
Designer: Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni
Maker: Roche Bobois
Origin: France
Period: 1970s
Style: French modern / brutalist / mid-century modern
Materials: Elm, leather
Dimensions: 49.5 W × 50 D × 100.5 H cm (19.5 W × 19.7 D × 39.6 H in)
Seat height: 47 cm (18.5 in)
Quantity: Set of 7
The chairs have a bold and architectural presence, with tall vertical elm frames, softly rounded edges and a beautifully integrated leather seat and backrest. The leather folds over the back in a refined saddle-like construction, finished with visible stitching that adds texture and rhythm to the design. The contrast between the solid wooden structure and the warm cognac leather gives the set a strong yet elegant character, with a sculptural quality typical of 1970s French brutalist furniture.
Giovanni Luigi Gorgoni, often referred to as Luigi Gorgoni, is a Milanese designer and architect known for his long collaboration with Roche Bobois, which began in the 1970s. His work often explores the relationship between structure, material and function, with pieces that feel both architectural and expressive. This chair model is widely associated with Gorgoni’s Roche Bobois production from the 1970s, combining solid elm construction with leather upholstery in a language closely connected to French brutalist and high-end European design of the period.
Condition
Good vintage condition with signs of age and use consistent with its period. The leather shows visible patina, surface scratches, rubbing, darker circular seat marks, small scuffs and natural wear throughout. Some seats show more visible wear than others. The wooden elm frames show light scratches, small knocks, marks, patina and tonal variation. Some wear is visible along the leather edges and stitching areas. The chairs are structurally solid and ready for use. The visible age-related wear adds to the honest vintage character of the set.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBrownMaterialLeatherNumber of items7BrandRoche BoboisHeight101 cmWidth50 cmDepth50 cmSeat height47 cmSigns of usageDents, Discoloring, Scratches
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ProfessionalAmsterdam, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since January 2026 • 3 sales