NY Folding Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's width-49 All of the "flip-flap" leaves

All of the "flip-flap" leaves pull

About: A rare and gorgeous build by Vitré constructed from teak

The five drawer faces have a concave design with the top two drawers with a slatted detail

While seats show mild wear

The contoured seat backs articulate and have exquisite cane back detailing

NY Folding Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's width-49 All of the "flip-flap" leavesTitle: NY Folding Chairs and Matching Ottomans by Takeshi Nii, Japan, c. 1950's About: A permanent part of the collection of MoMA, the NY chair is a highly respected example of modern design. First produced in 1958 by Japanese designer Takeshi Nii, the layout of the chair and ottoman were inspired by foldaway directors chairs. It was named in honor of the designers family name, but it also means new in Danish a gesture of homage to the mid century