BA2 armchair, 1945
BA2 armchair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture.
In 1954, Ernest Race was awarded the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale for his BA3 chair, which was designed 9 years earlier.
The BA3 dining chairs were, for ease of assembly and shipping, made up of seven interchangeable parts. The BA2 armchair is a timber-backed version of the world-renowned BA3, with upholstered armrests.
Initially made from sand-cast aluminium, and later made from die-cast aluminium, the BA3 chair was at the cutting edge of post-war design.
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Description
BA2 armchair by Ernest Race for Race Furniture.
In 1954, Ernest Race was awarded the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale for his BA3 chair, which was designed 9 years earlier.
The BA3 dining chairs were, for ease of assembly and shipping, made up of seven interchangeable parts. The BA2 armchair is a timber-backed version of the world-renowned BA3, with upholstered armrests.
Initially made from sand-cast aluminium, and later made from die-cast aluminium, the BA3 chair was at the cutting edge of post-war design.
Dimensions
44w x 49.5d x 48/79cmh
Materials
Frame in polished aluminium, a powder coated finish in black or white or clear lacquer. Seat back in oak. Other frame colours are available upon request, please enquire for more details.
Available with seat and armrests upholstered in fabrics of the collection. Please click on fabric name for a link to examples:
Upholstery
Fabric Category B - Blazer
Fabric category C - Elgin
Other upholstery and custom options are available on request, please enquire for details.
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Ernest Race designed progressive and enduring furniture.
His work was critically acclaimed and awarded. Over a short time frame Ernest Race embraced formed plywood and solid wood seating, cast recycled aluminium, organic, flowing upholstery designs and skeletal steel rod structures. The Antelope is possibly Race’s most familiar design, now synonymous with the Festival of Britain.