Olivier Mourgue, chairs and footrest Montreal, Airborne publisher, 1967

Pair of Montreal armchairs and their ottoman designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1967 for the honor lounge of the French pavilion at the Montreal World Expo. Published by Airborne, these seats feature a fiberglass structure, foam, and Mohair velvet from Maison Misia (fabric of choice), with chrome metal feet. This iconic model combines material experimentation and the search for a new art of living, and was produced in a limited series for the Mobilier National. Dimensions: height 65 cm (seat height 38 cm), depth 63 cm, width 87 cm.