KS 172 H executive chair 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 and padded organic fabric shell and an industrial, glossy structure in die-cast aluminium and chrome-plated steel perfectly define this style. The button-tufted detailing with decorative buttons on the backrest and seat adds volume and vintage charm, inspired by the great classics of corporate design from that era. The armrests feature a continuous geometric curve in brushed aluminium with upper padding. The base includes a swivel mechanism with a five-star structure on feet. A geometric yet welcoming silhouette, equipped with a swivel mechanism, designed for both aesthetics and comfort in the modern mid-20th-century office.