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Vitra Edition: Ota Otanek Chair – Design Bořek Šípek (1988) – First owner
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Item: Ota Otanek Chair
Designer: Bořek Šípek
Manufacturer: Vitra Edition
Year: 1988
Condition: Very good original condition (ex-display model)
For sale is an exceptional collector's item from the legendary Vitra Edition: the Ota Otanek, designed by the Czech visionary Bořek Šípek.
This design is a milestone of postmodern Neo-Mannerism. Šípek radically breaks with symmetry, combining three completely differently designed legs with a sculptural body made of solid maple wood and striking metal elements (copper/steel).
Details of the offer:
Provenance: The piece comes directly from my original ownership (acquired in the early 1990s).
Condition: As it is a purely display model, the chair is in excellent condition. The organic wooden forms and metal surfaces exhibit a beautiful, authentic patina.
Collector's Value: The Vitra Edition comprised only experimental, limited-edition series and is now represented in museums worldwide (e.g., the Design Museum London, MoMA).
A must-have for lovers of eccentric design history and collectors of Vitra's legacy.
Description (English)
Object: Ota Otanek Chair
Designer: Bořek Šípek
Manufacturer: Vitra Edition
Year: 1988
Condition: Excellent original condition (former display piece)
For sale is a rare masterpiece from the prestigious Vitra Edition: The Ota Otanek chair, designed by Bořek Šípek.
A prime example of postmodern "New Mannerism," this chair challenges traditional symmetry with its three distinct legs and bold material mix of solid maple wood and copper/steel accents.
Provenance: Direct from the original owner (purchased in the early 1990s).
Condition: Used only as a display item, preserved in excellent original condition with a sophisticated patina.
Investment: As part of the limited Vitra Edition, this chair is a highly sought-after piece of design history.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsMulti ColorMaterialCopper, WoodNumber of items1BrandVitraHeight88 cmWidth45 cmDepth55 cmSeat height44 cm
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Private sellerCelle, GermanyOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 0 sales