Fabricius Lounge Chair

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Manufacturer: Walter Knoll

Designer: Preben Fabricius

Country of Origin: Germany

Year of Design: 1972

Estimated Production Time: 6-8 weeks

Dimensions: W. 72cm (28 1/4”) D. 78 (30 3/4”) H. 78 (30 3/4”)

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Manufacturer: Walter Knoll

Designer: Preben Fabricius

Country of Origin: Germany

Year of Design: 1972

Estimated Production Time: 6-8 weeks

Dimensions: W. 72cm (28 1/4”) D. 78 (30 3/4”) H. 78 (30 3/4”)

Manufacturer: Walter Knoll

Designer: Preben Fabricius

Country of Origin: Germany

Year of Design: 1972

Estimated Production Time: 6-8 weeks

Dimensions: W. 72cm (28 1/4”) D. 78 (30 3/4”) H. 78 (30 3/4”)

 

exceptional coherence


Preben Fabricius’ minimalist masterpiece. This icon is the result of many years of reflection, and a focus on form, material, and function. A reduced design was achieved without sacrificing comfort. Consistent and elegant – the armchair combines functional design with soft, informal seating comfort.

The 70s design combine the tradition of Scandinavian design and functional form with the appeal of casual seating comfort. The name of the range goes back to its creator: the Danish interior designer Preben Fabricius, one of the most important representatives of Danish design and Danish modernity.

Preben Fabricius counts alongside Jørgen Kastholm as one of the most important representatives of Danish design, and Danish modernism in particular.

Preben Fabricius, born in 1931, passed away in 1984 at only 52 years of age. After training as a carpenter in Copenhagen, he studied under interior designer Finn Juhl. It was at this point that he met Jørgen Kastholm, with whom he developed the FK chair, now an icon in design history and part of our Classic Edition. Inspired by the functionalism and consistency of Scandinavian design, the two Danish interior designers committed to optimizing form, material and ergonomics. They were also influenced by the Bauhaus.

Preben Fabricius also designed the eponymous Fabricius, a classic that reveals a lot about the history of modern furniture. The 1970s “Conversation Chair” symbolically combines the tradition of functional, Scandinavian design with the appeal of relaxed seating comfort. In this way, it represents all of the ideals that Preben Fabricius stood for as a designer. In 1969, Fabricius and Kastholm's design for the FK chair was the first recipient of the German prize for “Good Form”. 


Lounge Chair. Precise metalwork and high-quality surfaces. The armrests and supporting structure frame the slide-in seat, resulting in a feeling of lightness and a slimline shape. Fabricius Armchair functions as a single piece of furniture, or as a group.

Leather: Elen by Walter Knoll

A special refinement finish gives the natural wax leather Elen its silky sheen. This finish also protects the fine surface and ensures high lightfastness. The color spectrum is tailored to the feel and structure and underlines the precious appeal of the leather.

Leather Type: Finished aniline leather/wax leather


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