Iconic Chrome 'Impala' Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA c.1972.
Re-upholstered in super soft Ivory boucle, the whole chair is fully refurbished and in excellent condition.
'IMPALA was designed by Gillis Lundgren. No one is sure who named it IMPALA, but it is an unusual name that deviates from the usual naming system at IKEA. Since Gillis Lundgren was known to be interested in cars, it’s very possible that the name refers to the American Chevrolet Impala, which was popular in Sweden in the early 1970s. But with its elongated shape, it could also be a reference to the medium-sized impala antelope of Africa.
Ingvar Kamprad was very open about the fact that he didn’t believe in IMPALA. He found the shape too ‘difficult’, and bet Gillis a bottle of whisky it wouldn’t sell. He lost the bet when IMPALA became a huge seller, and Gillis won the whisky.'
Frame in tubular chrome, sling is made in Polyester. Back bracket in solid black finished wood.
Measurements
Height - 74cm
Width - 78cm
Depth - 120cm
Collection London, E5. Delivery available for an additional fee covering London & UK.
Iconic Chrome 'Impala' Lounge Chair in Ivory Boucle by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA c.1972.
Re-upholstered in super soft Ivory boucle, the whole chair is fully refurbished and in excellent condition.
'IMPALA was designed by Gillis Lundgren. No one is sure who named it IMPALA, but it is an unusual name that deviates from the usual naming system at IKEA. Since Gillis Lundgren was known to be interested in cars, it’s very possible that the name refers to the American Chevrolet Impala, which was popular in Sweden in the early 1970s. But with its elongated shape, it could also be a reference to the medium-sized impala antelope of Africa.
Ingvar Kamprad was very open about the fact that he didn’t believe in IMPALA. He found the shape too ‘difficult’, and bet Gillis a bottle of whisky it wouldn’t sell. He lost the bet when IMPALA became a huge seller, and Gillis won the whisky.'
Frame in tubular chrome, sling is made in Polyester. Back bracket in solid black finished wood.
Measurements
Height - 74cm
Width - 78cm
Depth - 120cm
Collection London, E5. Delivery available for an additional fee covering London & UK.
