Set of 2 Girsberger Eurochair 1600 leather lounge chairs by Wilhelm Girsberger, 1960

This elegant pair of Eurochair 1600 lounge chairs by Girsberger combines the clean design language of Swiss Modernism with generous seating comfort. The combination of chocolate-brown leather, softly padded seating surfaces, and delicate chrome frames gives the chairs a timeless, yet luxurious appearance. Particularly appealing is the rarer version with padded armrests, which further emphasizes the comfortable character of the design.

Both chairs are in very good vintage condition. The high-quality, chocolate-brown leather shows hardly any signs of wear and presents a subtle, even patina. The chrome-plated steel frames retain a beautiful shine and show only minimal age-related traces. Overall, an excellently preserved pair with authentic vintage character.

Characteristic of the design is the compelling interplay between the linear construction made of chrome-plated flat steel and the soft, generous leather upholstery. The three-part seat and back surfaces with their distinctive seams give the chairs a sculptural structure, while the gently rounded armrests form an appealing contrast to the geometric rigor of the frame. The slightly reclined backrest and the deeply padded seat ensure pleasant lounge comfort.

The Swiss furniture manufacturer Girsberger, founded in Zurich in 1889, is one of the traditional companies in European seating furniture design. A significant milestone in its history was marked by the 1600 model, which Wilhelm Girsberger designed in 1961. His idea was an elegant lounge chair committed to classical modernism, combining a clear construction with exceptional seating comfort. The design became a great success and was largely responsible for the founding of the German production site in Endingen am Kaiserstuhl in 1963.

With its chrome-plated flat steel frame, generous leather upholstery, and timeless design language, the 1600 model is today considered one of the characteristic designs of Swiss post-war modernism. The version with armrests offered here emphasizes the cozy character of the design and combines the structural clarity of the frame with the comfort of a classic lounge chair.