Vintage 70's "MOONRAKER" Design Chair – Space Age Style in White Shell, Chrome Metal and Ecru Bouclé Fabric
Be captivated by the graphic elegance and sculptural presence of this exceptional 70s vintage lounge or office chair, named "Moonraker". A true aesthetic manifesto of the Space Age era, this seat stands out as a collector's item with a resolutely aerodynamic and avant-garde character. Presented here in a monochrome version of great purity, it masterfully combines fluid lines, futuristic metallic reflections, and warm comfort, playing on contrasts of textures to adorn the space with boldness and chic nostalgia.
The Visual Impact: Aerodynamic Graphics and Luminous Purity
The designer excels in the art of combining the organic curves of a molded shell with the technical sophistication of a suspended base to create a three-dimensional volume of great visual clarity.
The Nuanced Variation: This model vibrates thanks to a perfectly refined tone-on-tone alliance. Its glossy milky-white molded polymer shell, vertically split by a chrome metal strip, houses a seat cushion covered in superb matte off-white bouclé fabric. This textured and "cozy" textile heart brings a warm softness that humanizes the futuristic coolness of the shell.
The Play of Proportions: The silhouette is characterized by its heavy and shiny chrome-plated steel cantilever base, anchored to the floor by a perfect ring base. The curved, arc-shaped mast supports the white shell off-center, giving the magical sensation that the seat floats in the air with incomparable architectural lightness.
Features
Authentic Period Design: A direct testament to exceptional 1970s furniture, this "Moonraker" chair stands out for the quality of its finishes. The ergonomic shell perfectly follows the line of the back, while the natural flexibility of the cantilever base offers dynamic and enveloping seating comfort.
Panoramic & Three-Dimensional Aesthetics: Designed to be admired from all angles, the piece completely reinvents itself depending on its orientation. Viewed in profile, its arched base emphasizes its aerodynamic spirit; viewed from the back, its white shell split with chrome adds a graphically minimalist touch of rare effectiveness.
Collector's Spirit & Chic Minimalism: Ideal for bringing an architectural signature or a contemporary art gallery ambiance, this white variation blends wonderfully into uncluttered interiors while adding strong textured relief.
Technical Characteristics
Model: "Moonraker" Chair (White Variation)
Era / Style: Vintage, 1970s (70s) / Space Age / Retro-Futuristic / Minimalist
Materials: Glossy molded ABS/polymer shell, high-density bouclé fabric upholstered cushion, chrome-plated tubular steel base
Colors: Glossy White, Off-White / Cream, Mirror Chrome
Condition: Excellent vintage condition (immaculate bouclé fabric, very clean shell, and perfectly shiny chrome)
Dimensions: Seat height approx. 45 cm, Total height approx. 78 cm
💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip
"This immaculate version of the 'Moonraker' chair is a luminous design gem. To maximize its visual impact, play on the contrast of materials by placing it on a dark or mineral floor, such as anthracite grey waxed concrete or dark wood parquet. It will also be spectacular behind a minimalist desk made of smoked glass or matte black metal. Thanks to its off-white bouclé fabric, it brings a very soft textured element without breaking a harmony of neutral tones. It's the ideal asset for structuring a room corner or an office with a timeless, luminous, and highly architectural Arty Chic signature."