Pair of "safari" lounge chairs in cognac leather and black beech — c. 1970

This pair consists of two lounge chairs, likely European and dating from the 1970s. No markings, numbers, or labels have been noted. In the absence of a catalogue or a strictly identical documented model, the set is presented as an anonymous work. Each chair combines a beech frame with a black finish, four turned legs that extend above the backrest and armrests, a slanted slatted backrest, and three types of upholstered elements in cognac leather: seat cushion, buttoned back cushion, and armrest panels. This contrast gives the design a strong graphic presence. The safari chair family, codified in the 20th century, provides a relevant stylistic context here. While not literally replicating canonical models, this pair shares several characteristics: low silhouette, visible construction, independent cushions, and a dialogue between dark wood and tawny upholstery. The set can thus be described as an interpretation of safari vocabulary. In the currently accessible commercial corpus, occurrences related to the safari chair mainly consist of attributed models, chairs offered individually, or formally distant interpretations. Comparables that combine the design, visible materials, upholstered padding, and the paired format observed here remain more sporadic. The chairs are stable and uniform. The condition of use includes some wear and occasional losses of black finish, as well as tiny marks and localized punctures on the upholstery. — Dimensions per chair: H. 73 × W. 83 × D. 72 cm. Seat height: 42 cm. Indicative weight (each): 15 kg. Materials: cognac leather, black lacquered beech. Origin: Europe. Period: circa 1970. Condition: overall good condition, uniform, with occasional wear consistent with age and use.