Sublime Takeshi Nii 'Ny Chair' Folding Chair

Designer
Maker
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Date
Size
Takeshi Nii
Fujiei Kogyo
Japan
1957 | 1970s Edition
W 59cm, D 80cm, H 93cm | Seat H 37cm
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1425
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Description

Designer Takeshi Nii's passion for chairs began when he saw a director's chair in a magazine before WWII. While repeating tests for functional chairs, Nii saw a beautiful chair with a fabric seat from Denmark. Inspired by these chairs, Nii produced the NY folding chair in 1958. It subsequently won numerous awards and became a permanent feature at MoMA in 1970.

Named the 'Ny Chair' after his family name Nii, and also the Danish word for new or fresh, this light and elegant chair is ultra functional for small spaces with the ability to fold down.

Please note, only one now available.

Materials
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Tube steel frame with timber armrests. Heavy duty velour style upholstered seats, in very good vintage condition with one small mark to the seat – please ask for pictures.
Condition
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Each piece is checked and carefully hand restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.

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Restoration
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Each piece is checked and carefully restored at our Kingsland studio workshop. Our focus is preserving the character and patina of the design while ensuring it displays beautifully in a contemporary interior.

Our Process:
- Joints checked and reglued
- Timber cleaned and stains removed
- Veneer repairs if needed
- Surfaces polished / refinished
Viewing
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The items showcased in our gallery are constantly changing – not all items are on display at once.

Please enquire if there is a specific piece you would like to view and we’ll make sure it’s in the gallery.

Collection / Delivery
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All pieces are available for collection in person from our Ponsonby gallery. We are also happy to provide a quote for delivery throughout New Zealand.

Please enquire for delivery options.

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Sublime Takeshi Nii 'Ny Chair' Folding Chair

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