Beaubourg Office Chair by Michel Cadestin & Georges Laurent - 1970s

Description

A scarce architectural desk chair designed by Michel Cadestin with Georges Laurent for the Beaubourg (Centre Pompidou) project. Conceived in 1976–77 for the Pompidou Library’s staff, the “Chaise Dactylo” sits on a star-base with casters and features the signature electro-galvanized steel wire trellis that cradles the seat and backrest. An original cognac leather cushion adds warmth to the industrial frame, while the lever allows height adjustment for precise ergonomics. Produced by Teda, this early edition is sought after for its direct link to the Pompidou’s radical design language - functional, graphic, and unmistakably 1970s. Beyond its striking aesthetic, it represents a rare fusion of practicality and avant-garde architecture, echoing the Centre Pompidou’s revolutionary spirit. Today, it is considered a highly collectible piece of French design history. 

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