Vintage "Orchidée" armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France 1968

Very comfortable "Orchidée" lounge chair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne International. This model is produced in France in 1968. The “Orchidée” was one of the Cadestin models that were ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum in Paris. The chair is restored with new high quality wool fabric it is in very good condition. The base has the normal traces of use, see the pictures. It has 4 caster wheels to move the chair around in a space. Michel Cadestin was born in France in 1942. He is an interior designer and architect and through his work, he wishes to offer a functional and fun design accessible to the majority. His creations are varied as evidenced by the furniture intended for the Center Georges Pompidou, such as the Karate armchair (1960s) and the Orchidée lounge chair. Cadestin studied at the famous Ecole Boulle and the National School of Decorative Arts. Cadestin was awarded the René Gabriel Prize for his work. Reference : 263178