Description:

MARC NEWSON (AUSTRALIAN b. 1963) A BLACK UPHOLSTERED ALUMINUM CHAIR, "Embryo," the biomorphic amoeba shaped chair covered in black upholstery and raised on three aluminum legs. Height: 31" Width: 32" Depth: 33"  Note: The Embryo chair by Marc Newson of Australia was designed in 1988 and commissioned that year by Sidney's Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences (Powerhouse Museum) for the "Take a seat" exhibit. Widely acclaimed at its' debut, this chair went on to win the Red Dot Award in 1999 and has achieved iconic status for chair designs of the late 20th century. Production continues to this day in Japan with Idée and in Italy with Cappellini. Provenance: Property from a 20th Century Design Collector, Houston, Texas.

  • Condition: Good condition for vintage modern furniture including but not limited to gently worn upholstery, metal legs have expected marks, scratches and dings. Foam padded and steel frame. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.”

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