KS 172 H armchair by Karl-Erik Ekselius for Joc Möbel Ab, 1970s

Vintage executive office chair model KS 172 H, designed by the renowned Swedish designer Karl-Erik Ekselius for the manufacturer JOC Möbel AB (Vetlanda, Sweden) during the 1970s. Upholstered and featuring decorative buttons (button tufting) on the backrest and seat. Contrasting materials, a mix of a soft, padded shell in organic fabric and an industrial, glossy structure in die-cast aluminium and chrome-plated steel perfectly define this style. The button tufting with decorative buttons on the backrest and seat adds volume and that typical vintage charm, inspired by the great classics of corporate design from the period (such as the famous Time Life Lobby Chair by Charles and Ray Eames or the P128 series models by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno). The armrests feature a continuous geometric curve in brushed aluminium with upper padding. The base has a swivel mechanism with a 5-star structure on wheels. A geometric yet welcoming silhouette, equipped with a swivel mechanism and wheels, designed for both aesthetics and comfort in the modern mid-20th-century office.