Two Grass Hoper armchairs by Sonja Wasseur, circa 1970

Sonja wasseur for wasseur studio- amsterdam- pair of "grass hopper" armchairs Two large low armchairs forming a pendant with a reclining backrest with a rack and pinion in brown/black stained wood and leather and chromed metal tubes. The wooden frame is formed of two inverted V armrests connected by two horizontal crosspieces holding a very wide seat continuing to form a leather backrest, a tubular metal structure allowing the backrest to be tilted. A leather strip at the back at kidney level ensures the comfort of the seat and holds a small rectangular head cushion. The top and bottom of the leather piece as well as the small adjustable head cushion are decorated with an interwoven leather braid pattern. The hinges marked emelite. Netherlands, circa 1960/1970. The head cushions as well as the straps holding them redone. A strip at the back a little short. Difference in color of the woods. Dimensions and weight. Height: 68 cm - width: 85 cm - depth: 102cm. Weight: 25 kg each.