Rare French Space Age Modular Lounge Suite — Attributed to the Style of Airborne International

Introduce an extraordinary piece of 1970s French design history to your space with this exceptional five-piece modular lounge suite. Comprising four modular lounge chairs and the matching sculptural pedestal coffee table, this complete set is a masterclass in the biomorphic, futuristic aesthetic that defined the European Space Age era.

Evoking the high-end avant-garde engineering championed by premier French contract design houses like Airborne International, this suite represents the pinnacle of 1970s corporate and executive lounge luxury. Built with uncompromising material quality, the set perfectly balances striking sculptural form with clever functional versatility.

The Design Details

The “Cobra” Spine Chairs: Each chair is a sculptural statement. The low-profile, boxy upholstered bases are connected to floating rectangular backrests via fluid, heavy cast-aluminum brackets. These organic, drop-metal spines mimic a cobra silhouette—a textbook hallmark of progressive French industrial design from the era.

Hourglass Modular Feet: The undersides reveal gorgeous, solid cast-aluminum feet shaped like flared hourglasses. Extending slightly from the corners, they allow all four chairs to be aligned flush to create a seamless, monolithic bench sofa, or split apart into a conversational cluster of individual lounge chairs.

The Spider-Base Coffee Table: The centerpiece is a stunning round, wooden-top coffee table anchored by an incredibly rare, heavy cast-aluminum “spider” prong base. Its organic, multi-toed silhouette grounds the entire seating arrangement with true Space Age character.

Condition & Vintage Patina

This suite is presented in beautifully preserved, highly authentic vintage condition, celebrating its history rather than hiding it.

Original Leather: All four chairs retain their original leather upholstery. Crucially, there are absolutely no tears or rips in the leather. It shows a gorgeous, authentic vintage patina and honest signs of age that give the set an irreplaceable, lived-in mid-century soul.

Metalwork: All solid cast-aluminum components—including the dramatic back spines, hourglass feet, and table base—are completely intact with only minimal vintage wear. They retain a bright, clean luster that beautifully contrasts with the warm leather and wood tones.

Dimensions & Layout Versatility

This set offers endless layout configurations for high-end residential living rooms, boutique hospitality projects, or creative studio spaces. Arrange them as a grand four-seat linear sofa, a classic L-shaped sectional, or a cozy four-chair conversational grouping framed around the central table.

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An exceptionally rare opportunity to own a complete, un-split French modular suite of this caliber.

SHIPPING & DELIVERY

Shipping is not included in the listed purchase price. Following your purchase, Studio 49 will contact you by email to arrange delivery and provide a personalized shipping quote based on your location. Shipping charges will be invoiced separately and must be paid before the item is dispatched. Local pickup in Austin, Texas, may also be arranged.