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Original vintage Sapper Management Chair designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll. Introduced in 1979, it presents a clear example of late 20th-century office design with a restrained, ergonomic focus and robust build quality. This example retains its original materials and construction, highlighting the clean lines, sculptural form, and thoughtful engineering characteristic of Sapper's work. The chair features a swivel base with height and tilt adjustment, delivering practical functionality within a refined, minimalist profile. It is offered in original second-hand condition with general signs of wear consistent with age and use. Surface wear and patina are present and reflect its history, without detracting from overall integrity or functionality. Well regarded by collectors and design enthusiasts, and suited to considered workspaces seeking an authentic Richard Sapper design for Knoll.
Knoll
Knoll Sapper Management Chair by Richard Sapper for , Original Vintage, 1979 Design
$1,400
Sale price
$1,400
Regular price
$4,500
68% OFF RRP
Price including GST.
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ABOUT THE BRAND
Knoll — where modern design lives
Founded in 1938, Knoll helped define modern furniture as we know it, collaborating with the twentieth century's most important designers — Mies van der Rohe, Eero Saarinen, Harry Bertoia — to bring Bauhaus principles into the workplace and the home. Few brands sit so comfortably at the intersection of museum-grade design and everyday function.
Knoll seating carries that design pedigree into the office: pieces that are as considered in their form as they are in their engineering. Owning a Knoll chair means owning a piece of design history that still earns its keep at the desk every day.
ABOUT THE MODEL
The Sapper — engineering elegance from a master
Designed by Richard Sapper for Knoll in 1979, the Sapper management chair came from one of the great industrial designers of the twentieth century — the mind behind the Tizio lamp and decades of award-winning work. It brought a rigorous, almost technical sensibility to executive seating, with refined detailing and a mechanism considered remarkably sophisticated for its day.
Understated and beautifully made, the Sapper has the quiet confidence of an object designed by someone who sweated every detail. It remains a sought-after chair for those who appreciate design heritage as much as everyday comfort.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Full Product Details
BRAND
Knoll
MODEL
Sapper
SIZE
Standard
COLOUR
Red
MATERIAL
Upholstered seat and back
CHAIR TYPE
Executive Chair
BACK SUPPORT
Contoured leather upholstered back with padded headrest
SEAT HEIGHT
45 - 56 cm
DIMENSIONS
W55 x H75 x D55 cm
WEIGHT CAPACITY
136 kg
BASE
Swivel five-star base with castors
TILT
Tilt-recline mechanism
CONDITION
Good
ORIGINAL RRP
$4,500
Our Guarantee
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12 Month Warranty
Every chair we sell carries a full 12-month structural warranty. If anything goes wrong mechanically, we fix it or replace it — no questions asked.
14-Day Returns
Not the right fit? Return within 14 days for a full refund. We'll arrange collection from your door at no cost to you. No restocking fees, ever.
Reliable Delivery
White-glove delivery to your office or home, Australia-wide. Your chair arrives fully assembled, unpacked, and ready to sit in. Sydney and Melbourne.
