1960s Lounge Chair and Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell as Ari Chair with New Cognac Leather

1960s Lounge Chair and Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell as Ari Chair with New Cognac LeatherListed for sale is a circa 1960s lounge chair and ottoman, in the manner of the Ari Lounge Chair designed by Arne Norell We acquired it in original condition and had a masterful upholstery shop in the NYC area completely reupholster both the belting leather straps and cushions at a considerable expense. The shop was formerly known as Forthright NYC, now PARC. Both the belting leather and upholstery hides are of exceptional quality and the stitching on

The chairs were produced circa mid 2010s

which is a repair I am familiar with from Herman Miller

This example dates to circa 1960 and is finished with a walnut top and ebonized wood casing

the arms look to be in excellent condition with light wear

This is a delightful and terrifically rare example

The legs are chromed steel and the top is an original faux walnut-grained laminate

as the chairs are only a handful of years old

This stunning original example is the variant with a storage compartment and its constructed in solid black walnut

showing some wear and signs of use

This PK22 also has the E Kold Christensen logo stamped into the frame

two of the glides are missing

and stackable up to 10 per group