Michel Cadestin

MICHEL CADESTIN (France, 1942) for Airborne
Set of 2 swivel armchairs and an ottoman, ca. 1970.
Camel leather upholstery.
Metal frame.
Measurements: 87 x 78 x 90 cm.; 37 cm. seat height.

Pair of swivel armchairs and matching ottoman designed by Michel Cadestin and produced in the 1970s by Airborne. They inherit the Space Age aesthetic in their rounded profiles which, in addition, maximize the comfort of their seats by their enveloping condition. Upholstered in camel brown leather with quilted details, they are the quintessence of comfort and elegance. The ottoman follows the same model, with a chromed metal base in the shape of a circle with spokes. They are models that combine avant-garde and tradition, being a design inspired by the space age but drawing on the heritage of the timeless values of good craftsmanship.

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.