{"product_id":"fleronde-swivel-armchair-designed-by-fred-lowen-circ-1964","title":"Restored Fred Lowen ‘Fleronde’ Swivel Armchair in Original Scottish Tartan Wool | 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn iconic piece of Australian design history, the Fleronde was designed by the legendary Fred Lowen AM for FLER circa 1964.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Fleronde is one of the most significant in Australian design. Conceived by Fred Lowen during a 1964 sabbatical in Stuttgart, Germany, it was a bold move away from traditional timber frames and into the world of European Bauhaus-inspired molded shells. This particular \"Type B\" configuration is a documented piece of history, with the exact model held in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chair is a true survivor, retaining its original Scottish Tartan wool and black vinyl. To preserve its 60-year soul, we have left the original materials intact; the vinyl and chrome base show an honest patina and light marks commensurate with age, a \"life well-lived\" that verifies its mid-century heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the exterior is all original character, the interior is brand new. We have stripped out the 60-year-old foam and fully rebuilt the soul of the chair with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Brand-new high-density premium foam for lifetime longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Contoured pressure-relief foam at the headrest, making it significantly more comfortable than the 1960s original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Fully serviced 360° chrome swivel mechanism for smooth, sturdy rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original Scottish Tartan wool with new internal dust cover for a clean, professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own a piece of NGV-documented history that has been sympathetically updated for the modern home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestored and in excellent vintage condition with minor traces of age and patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the chair has been fully revitalised internally with brand-new premium foam, we have made the conscious choice to preserve its authentic 60-year character. The original black vinyl and 360° chrome base present with a beautiful, light patina and  very minor surface marks — honest signs of a life well-lived that verify its mid-century heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Scottish Tartan wool remains vibrant and has been professionally dry cleaned, offering a rare opportunity to own this design in its most sought-after original textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: H. 900 x W. 740 x D. 720mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Seat: W. 590 x D. 600mm ) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox \u0026 Wedge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44658244616226,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4416\/3106\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ca41ff5d-b8fb-4cdf-be67-521c7d61eb48.jpg?v=1771477810","url":"https:\/\/www.foxandwedge.com.au\/products\/fleronde-swivel-armchair-designed-by-fred-lowen-circ-1964","provider":"Fox \u0026 Wedge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}