Lot No. 244


Prototype of a ”Fei Fei” chair, William Sawaya, 2012,


Prototype of a ”Fei Fei” chair, William Sawaya, 2012, - Design

for Sawaya & Moroni, Italy, moulded HDP (high density polyurethane) over metal construction, red pigmented exterior, white pigmented interior, cast factory mark: FeiFei/design/William Sawaya/2012/SAWAYA & MORONI/Made in Italy, height 80 cm, width 54 cm, depth 52 cm, height of seat 45 cm. (DRAX)

The first specimen of this model, which was then approved for serial production by William Sawaya. Composed of a single sheet of material, the chair is thermally modelled to replicate modern origami. The form is achieved by folding in the legs so that they act as the structural membrane of the design, embracing its organic-like stance.

Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226

gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at

06.11.2014 - 17:00

Estimate:
EUR 4,000.- to EUR 4,500.-

Prototype of a ”Fei Fei” chair, William Sawaya, 2012,


for Sawaya & Moroni, Italy, moulded HDP (high density polyurethane) over metal construction, red pigmented exterior, white pigmented interior, cast factory mark: FeiFei/design/William Sawaya/2012/SAWAYA & MORONI/Made in Italy, height 80 cm, width 54 cm, depth 52 cm, height of seat 45 cm. (DRAX)

The first specimen of this model, which was then approved for serial production by William Sawaya. Composed of a single sheet of material, the chair is thermally modelled to replicate modern origami. The form is achieved by folding in the legs so that they act as the structural membrane of the design, embracing its organic-like stance.

Specialist: Dr. Gerti Draxler Dr. Gerti Draxler
+43-1-515 60-226

gerti.draxler@dorotheum.at


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Auction: Design
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 06.11.2014 - 17:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 29.10. - 06.11.2014