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Knoll Pollock Executive Desk Office Chair in Gunmetal Gray Mohair

Creator: Knoll -Charles Pollock
Offered by: Object Refinery

Description
Although only a handful of Charles Pollock’s designs were produced for Knoll’s Studio Collection, the pieces that did make it into production have become enduring icons of modern design. This achievement speaks to Pollock’s remarkable ingenuity: his best-known creations, the 657 Sling Chair and the Executive Chair, were engineering triumphs in their time and remain so today. What began as a design proposal to Florence Knoll, later championed by Knoll Planning Unit’s Vincent Cafiero, ultimately resulted in a series of sought-after pieces that continue to captivate collectors and design enthusiasts alike.

Our team has fully restored this Pollock Executive Chair, beginning with a careful inspection of Pollock’s celebrated “Rim Technology,” the hallmark of this design. The polished, extruded aluminum rim forms a continuous exoskeleton that securely holds both the upholstery and the polypropylene back shell in place. This singular aluminum element not only provides the chair’s structural rigidity but has also become the defining visual signature of Pollock’s work.

For the restoration, we selected a refined Mohair upholstery in Gunmetal, a sophisticated gray with subtle tonal variations that beautifully accentuate the chair’s sculptural lines.

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Gunmetal Mohair, Polypropylene, and Polished Aluminum
Condition:	Good. New restoration by Object Refinery. Minor wear consistent with age and history may still exist.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	836960

Dimensions

W.	26.5 in;	H.	33 in;	D.	29 in;
W.	67.31 cm;	H.	83.82 cm;	D.	73.66 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Stories exist in many forms, we see them in objects. The aesthetic of those before us is passed down through their surviving creations. These are the objects we search for; to preserve, refine, & continue the story. Object Refinery combines design obsession, fine craftsmanship, and a love for history in our worldwide search for objects. Based in Connecticut, USA; we partner with a network of local artisans to restore and refine our findings before passing them on to the next collector.