{"product_id":"set-of-4-galvanitas-s22-chairs-mahogany-and-greige-steel-netherlands-1970s","title":"Galvanitas S22 'Thur-Op-Seat' Compass Chair – Pagholz \u0026 Black Steel","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA definitive piece of Dutch industrial design, the \u003cb\u003eGalvanitas S22\u003c\/b\u003e (also produced under the brand \u003cb\u003eThur-Op-Seat\u003c\/b\u003e) is celebrated for its distinctive \"Compass\" or \"Pyramid\" leg profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​Designed in the 1960s as a modern alternative to tubular steel furniture, the S22 features a frame made from folded sheet steel— a technique that gives the chair its incredible strength and sleek, architectural lines reminiscent of French designs by Jean Prouvé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe seat shell is crafted from \u003cb\u003ePagholz\u003c\/b\u003e (Pagwood), a West German innovation where wood veneers are injected with resin under high pressure. This creates a surface that retains the beauty of wood grain but is virtually indestructible, scratch-resistant, and flexible for ergonomic comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​This specific example features the desirable \u003cb\u003eBlack\u003c\/b\u003e steel frame with a rich, mahogany-tone shell. The rear of the seat bears the embossed \"Thur-Op-Seat\" logo (the trade name used by the Thuring family, founders of Galvanitas).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The Pagholz shell is vibrant with no chips or cracks. The steel frame is structurally sound with minor age-appropriate patina, adding to its industrial character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e46cm W x 50cm D x 80cm H (Seat Height: 45cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox \u0026 Wedge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44627991134242,"sku":"446279911342_EA7F","price":245.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4416\/3106\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_a13e7ef5-afbf-4d2a-bbda-997ac631f751.jpg?v=1766755332","url":"https:\/\/www.foxandwedge.com.au\/products\/set-of-4-galvanitas-s22-chairs-mahogany-and-greige-steel-netherlands-1970s","provider":"Fox \u0026 Wedge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}