Leather and chrome Olivier Mourgue Cubique chair by Airborne, France 1968

Beautiful Cubique chair in very good condition. Designed by Olivier Mourgue and manufactured by Airborne, France, 1968. Sculptural 'Cubique' lounge chair featuring a robust chromed tubular steel frame with distinctive cross-bracing at the back, enhancing its playful yet architectural character. The organically shaped shell is newly upholstered in a natural beige aniline leather, offering both softness and excellent seating comfort. Thanks to its flowing form, this chair invites relaxation while making a bold design statement. Recently reupholstered, the chair is presented in very good condition. Olivier Mourgue is considered among the important French designers of his era. Airborne, launched in 1951 by Charles Bernard, became known for innovative collaborations, especially with Mourgue. The Cubique chair, introduced in 1968, was an immediate success. Airborne International ceased production under Bernard in 1974, and many lines, including the Cubique chair, are no longer manufactured.