{"product_id":"pair-of-cikada-safari-chairs-by-bengt-ruda-for-ikea-sweden-1970s","title":"Pair of Cikada Safari Chairs by Bengt Ruda for IKEA, Sweden, 1970s","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eThis pair of Safari chairs, model \u003cstrong data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"162\"\u003eCikada\u003c\/strong\u003e, was designed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eBengt Ruda\u003c\/strong\u003e for IKEA during the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eThe design combines a light wooden frame with canvas seating and leather arm straps, clearly inspired by the classic Scandinavian interpretation of campaign furniture. The construction is simple and functional, while the slightly reclined seat gives the chairs a relaxed and comfortable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eBengt Ruda was one of the most important designers associated with early IKEA and played a significant role in shaping the company’s Scandinavian modern identity during the postwar decades. The Cikada model reflects this period well, balancing practicality with clean architectural lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eThe chairs retain a warm vintage appearance with natural patina and traces of use consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eA beautiful and increasingly collectible example of early Scandinavian IKEA design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 64cm\u003cbr\u003eDepth 61cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 70cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeating Height 38cm approx.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chairs can be disassembled for worldwide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bert Mauritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61840679960906,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/0292\/4346\/files\/pair-cikada-safari-chairs-bengt-ruda-ikea-main.jpg?v=1778833307","url":"https:\/\/www.bertmauritz.com\/products\/pair-of-cikada-safari-chairs-by-bengt-ruda-for-ikea-sweden-1970s","provider":"Bert Mauritz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}