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NY Folding Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's

Creator: Takeshi Nil
Offered by: ABT Modern

Description
Title: NY Folding Chair and Ottoman by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's

About: A permanent part of the collection of MOMA, the ‘NY’ chair is a highly respected example of modern design. First produced in 1958 by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii, the layout of the chair and ottoman were inspired by foldaway director’s chairs. It was named in honor of the designer’s family name, but it also means ‘new’ in Danish – a gesture of homage to the mid-century Scandinavian aesthetic. The ‘Ny’ chair and ottoman folds into a slender size when not required but offers a deceptively comfortable seating experience. Constructed of light-weight materials like aluminum and maple wood these chairs can be taken practically anywhere from the beach, to the porch or even on safari. With new canvas upholstery, indiscernible from the original canvas, this exceptional set is ready for decades more of use. Currently last two of original set of four available. Make them yours today before they're gone forever.

Origin: Japan

Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus

Period: 1960s

Material: Chrome | Canvas

State: Partial Restoration (See Details)

Condition Details: This expertly-designed and crafted lounge chair and ottoman set is in excellent condition and features new canvas upholstery indiscernible from the original material. The solid maple arms show only minor nicks and light scratches and the wood grain is gorgeous in natural light. The aluminum frames show minor signs of pitting and tarnishing but are not bent, cracked or broken in anyway. The canvas has been completely replaced with new materials painstakingly mimicking the original pattern, layout and color. These lightweight, folding chairs and ottomans are highly functional, extremely comfortable and ready for decades more of use. Please view all photos for details on this set's current condition.

Style: Japanese | Mid-Century Modern

SKU: AM01618-1RL

---Dimensions---

Chair Width: 22 in / 55.88 cm
Chair Depth: 29 in / 73.66 cm
Chair Height: 36 in / 91.44 cm
Seat Height: 11 in / 27.94 cm

Ottoman Width: 17.5 in
Ottoman Depth: 16.5 in
Ottoman Height: 16.5 in

-- Re-upholstery Option --

If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1950-1979
Creation Date:	1950's
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Asian, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	553586

Dimensions

W.	22 in;	H.	36 in;	D.	29 in;
W.	55.88 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;	D.	73.66 cm;

Seat H.	11 in;
Seat H.	27.94 cm;

Message from Seller:

ABT Modern has been an industry leader in the high-end antique market with a specialization in Mid Century Modern and Danish Modern Furniture for the past decade. Founded in 2013 in a small garage in DeLand, FL, ABT Modern has grown to have the largest collection of Mid Century Modern and Danish Modern Furniture in the state of Florida.