# Envelope Armchair

- **Brand:** Geiger
- **Price:** $1,895.00
- **Catalog:** dwr
- **Retailer:** dwr
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqWg-R1UyyeAQwzz6WzZw21AQq4mhoELxPe0CADCXz8a-N7LeuK0YQxInTRbupot4bjaAGY4WMXLvdfTcdaIJKciOBgy0tXos_NKzEnap_e_y6awVPyaQZ1xWLbUwsfGyzAuqM1A50ulhsKMX9q8WSouqgQJtf8UT35bABClE5Rmt51mhwlVT4a2i24f4CTBO2FIAC3mEref9pxEvb_YTQ5i8AGehLZAIOfq3-EFMFfLasLhEpL-QKUm2wCB2vMv9uBkHhVmIz8j9Sypw47kDZdYx979-F4KrCKSsOe7yGa9QAv30GLROgqOCSOmEMsh29PesPXuidebQ1Zitj2nu1JHhkhRS3w7naEw95hjJ56claSf7Q46g2y172j_x56c3GWbaduXG9vFfnQkB7RmWta8DqO1KRU54PzGYB4YUM1ZkRQsHAxk5X3eMwIVqaCud2dozFvSDXuqtaEA03lV9nv73S4g==

## Summary

Mid-century modern armchair featuring a polished tubular steel frame and charcoal grey textured fabric upholstery with a high backrest and integrated armrests.

## Description

Designed in 1966, Ward Bennett’s groundbreaking Envelope Armchair transformed industrial materials into elevated design, anticipating the High Tech look of the 1970s.  Bennett wrapped his chair’s tubular steel frame in padded upholstery which, in turn, envelops the sitter. With its high backrest and wide seat, the sleek armchair balances modern elegance with comfort. Crafted in North Carolina by skilled artisans using globally sourced materials.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Steel frame, Foam and Dacron over plywood seat, High density foam cushions, Leather or fabric upholstery

## Categories

- **Categories:** Kitchen Dining Chairs Benches > Furniture > Kitchen + Dining Room Furniture > Dining Chairs + Benches

## Enrichment

- **Type:** armchair
- **Type Synonyms:** accent chair, lounge chair
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** tubular steel frame, padded upholstery, high backrest, armrests, chrome finish, textured fabric
- **Styles:** mid-century modern, high tech, industrial
- **Colors:** gray
- **Color Families:** Gray
- **Category Path:** Furniture > Chairs > Armchairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs > Armchairs
- **Backrest type:** Upholstered padded
- **Chair features:** Removable cushions, Upholstered
- **Color:** Gray
- **Pattern:** Solid
- **Seat type:** Upholstered padded
- **Upholstery material:** Leather
- **Canonical Brand:** Geiger

## Images

- ![Image 1](https://cdn.octogen.ai/bbca8334ec67a738b9039fc26e0e1aca/474c1f168fb9425770e323d359bfc07c.jpeg)
- ![Image 2](https://cdn.octogen.ai/bbca8334ec67a738b9039fc26e0e1aca/8b65801e40e958c83918bfbe40466aa0.webp)

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