Iconic Chrome 'Impala' Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA 1972 MCM
Iconic Chrome 'Impala' Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1972.
One of, if not THE most iconic IKEA chair ever released, hence very sought after.
"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."
Re-upholstered in lime green boucle, the whole chair is fully refurbished and in excellent condition.
Chrome frame, sling is made in Polyester. Back bracket in solid wood.
Measurements
Height - 74cm
Width - 78cm
Depth - 120cm
Collection London, E5. Delivery available for an additional fee covering London & UK.
Iconic Chrome 'Impala' Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1972.
One of, if not THE most iconic IKEA chair ever released, hence very sought after.
"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."
Re-upholstered in lime green boucle, the whole chair is fully refurbished and in excellent condition.
Chrome frame, sling is made in Polyester. Back bracket in solid wood.
Measurements
Height - 74cm
Width - 78cm
Depth - 120cm
Collection London, E5. Delivery available for an additional fee covering London & UK.
Iconic Chrome 'Impala' Armchair by Gillis Lundgren for IKEA, 1972.
One of, if not THE most iconic IKEA chair ever released, hence very sought after.
"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."
Re-upholstered in lime green boucle, the whole chair is fully refurbished and in excellent condition.
Chrome frame, sling is made in Polyester. Back bracket in solid wood.
Measurements
Height - 74cm
Width - 78cm
Depth - 120cm
Collection London, E5. Delivery available for an additional fee covering London & UK.
