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In 1960, Pierre Paulin and Artifort wrote design history with the launch of the Orange Slice (F437). It was a great success from the very start and since then it has been a permanent feature of the Artifort collection. And that makes 50 years this year! 50 years of the Orange Slice also means that this design has been part of half a century of interior trends. In other words, it is an absolutely timeless design.
Of course, Artifort is not going to let this anniversary go unnoticed.
Especially to mark this anniversary, the Orange Slice has been photographed in six different settings. Each of these settings is typical of one of the last five decades, with an extra photograph for 2010 and onwards. This photo series provides a fine picture of the exuberance and diversity of these decades and shows how well the Orange Slice withstood the years.
Then, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Orange Slice, Artifort is introducing an anniversary edition. This Orange Slice has a chic pearl chrome frame (exclusive to the anniversary edition). You can choose from two different fabrics from the collection of the Swedish fabric manufacturer Väveriet. Both fabrics have a black base. Woton has a graphical pattern of white links while Anime has a white floral motif. The anniversary Orange Slice bears a special anniversary label and also comes with an anniversary pin, comprehensive information and the special cards series. The anniversary label is a small metal plate affixed to the underside of the seating shell. This bears the name of the designer, the year in which the Orange Slice was designed and the Artifort logo. And, of course, as this is the anniversary year, the plate also bears the anniversary logo.
Artifort has also had an exclusive pin produced to mark this anniversary. This is an item for both aficionados and collectors, showing a three-dimensional Orange Slice – a nice detail for your lapel. The anniversary Orange Slice will be available from September 2011 to April 2011, after which this version will be withdrawn from the collection.