Pair of vintage 'Koala' armchairs in green velvet by Garouste et Bonetti, 1995

Superb pair of armchairs by Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti, Koala model, with bentwood structure and solid patinated bronze base. Garouste and Bonetti began their collaboration and gained worldwide recognition following the interior design of the Parisian discotheque Le Palace in 1979, commissioned by Fabrice Eamer. This model of armchair was designed by the duo in 1995, and published by BGH. Each patinated bronze leg is stamped B.G. They have been fully restored, and upholstered in a fir green velvet fabric by Métaphores reference St Germain, which is an extremely soft cotton velvet. Reference: Y. Brunhammer and M.L. Perrin, "Le mobilier français 1960-1998", Editions Massin, Paris, 1998, pages 58, 94 and 101. Reference : 292508