Navy Blue Space Age Modo 290 Chairs by Steen Østergaard for Nielaus, Set of 4

This set of four iconic modo 290 cantilever chairs was designed by architect and designer steen østergaard in 1966. Modo 290 is a one-piece shell chair with a design that still exudes futurism and clean design lines. The chairs are made of polyamide reinforced with fiberglass, dyed in full depth. The model 290 was the world's first cantilever chair that was molded in a single operation that took 132 seconds. It also required the largest forming tool ever created at the time. The chair has a silky cobalt-navy blue gloss, is antistatic and does not delaminate. There is an attached cushion on the seat. They can be used both indoors and outdoors. This set was produced as part of a reissue by the danish nielaus manufactory. They have an embossed signature under the seat. The model 290 was exhibited at the museum of modern art in new york as a tribute to modern design. Nasa has this chair at their headquarters, it was also featured in several science fiction movies from the 1960s and 1970s due to its futuristic design. But the biggest curiosity is that this model was the equipment of italian monasteries, because it fit very well with the visual identity of the buildings with its ascetic and aesthetic expression. The set is in original condition. It has minor traces of use, minor scrapes. The seat is at a height of 45 cm.

Ref. : X45H6XD6