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Pair of Tripod Lounge Chairs by Pavel Novak, Czechoslovakia 1980s

Creator: Pavel Novak
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
The Czech designer, Pavel Novak’s corpus of work is finally starting to surface, and as these chairs show, we are lucky to witness it. Described as a "bedroom genius" whose life and work would have deserved a completely different fate, Novak often worked with a gouge, that originally never had any other vocation than to furnish his farm.

The chairs are made of hand gouged oak, which is in itself a time-consuming and rare woodcarving technique. While most manuals offer help with fixing gouges in wood, Novak used the technique to create these rustic looking bodies that can be considered to be functional sculptures. Thanks to the unique, hand-carved texture, each lounge chair is one of a kind, with a unique pattern. The leather seat is suspended between the three legs, one of which is elongated to serve as a backrest. The chairs’ joinery technique is seamless and shows the outstanding craftsmanship and vision of Novak. The leather straps are inset into the legs in a rough, yet sophisticated way.

Rough yet sophisticated defines the overall aesthetic of these chairs, which is reflected in the pairing of the materials as well. The patinated cognac leather’s even surface contrasts beautifully with the gouged, coarse look of the oak. With its straightforward design, this pair is a seminal work of Pavel Novak. ~H.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some cracks and marks on the wood. These chairs come with their original leather or have been reupholstered by a previous owner. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
40.94 in W x 30.7 in D x 48.81 in H; Seat height 20.07 in
104 cm W x 78 cm D x 124 cm H; Seat height 51 cm

Shipping:
These lounge chairs will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Czech Republic
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Oak, Leather
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some cracks and marks on the wood.
Creation Date:	1980s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20210545
Incollect Reference #:	446416

Dimensions

W.	40.94 in;	H.	48.82 in;	D.	30.71 in;
W.	104 cm;	H.	124 cm;	D.	78 cm;

Seat H.	20.08 in;
Seat H.	51 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great