Michel Cadestin

MICHEL CADESTIN (France, 1942) for Airborne
Set of 2 armchairs, Model "Orchidée", and their ottomans ca. 1960's.
Fiberglass shell upholstered in camel colored leather.
Leather in very good condition.
With Airborne label on the cushions.
Both armchairs and ottomans have casters.
Measurements: 90 x 83 x 92 cm (armchair); 37 x 85 x 75 cm (ottoman).

Pair of armchairs from the sixties by designer Michel Cadestin, produced by Airborne, accompanied by their respective ottomans. It is a model that combines avant-garde and tradition, nourished by the heritage of the timeless values of good craftsmanship. The white base of the armchairs accommodates a seat with a slightly reclining backrest that is the quintessence of comfort and elegance. The plush cushions, upholstered in camel brown capitonné leather, maximize the seating comfort. The ottomans follow the same aesthetic.

A prolific designer, he has experimented with shapes and materials throughout his career. His designs are as varied as the furniture for the Centre Georges Pompidou in 1976, the Karaté armchair (1960s) and the work table created in 1978. Biography Michel Cadestin was born in France in 1942. He studied at the famous Ecole Boulle and also graduated from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs. He later joined the Société des Artistes Décorateurs. In 1970 he met Christian Ragot, with whom he began researching materials such as latex foam and plastic, and with whom he developed housing concepts. He also worked in an interior architecture studio called Teda until 1983. He then decided to set up his own agency to continue designing furniture and home accessories. Throughout his career he also partnered with Daniel Bernard, with whom he designed numerous pieces of furniture. In 1988, his work was awarded the René Gabriel prize. Today, he focuses his work on interior architecture.