Balloon Lounge Chair in Red Suede & Metal by Hans Olsen, Denmark, 1960s

Overview: Rare single "Balloon" lounge chair with the iconic bowl-shaped seat silhouette. Red suede upholstery combined with a black lacquered metal frame and oiled solid teak armrests. Designer: Designed by Hans Olsen in 1955 for Lea Design; produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Materials: Red suede (velours) upholstery, black lacquered tubular metal base and ring, solid teak armrests. Dimensions: Height: 71 cm; Width: 71 cm; Depth: 58 cm; Seat height: approx. 33 cm. Features: Loose round central cushion with single tuft, stitched piping around the shell and exposed circular ring base for a light, suspended look. Style & Period: Mid-century Danish design, vintage modern aesthetic.