The Orangebox | Ercol collaboration is a contemporary collection of 7 beautifully crafted archive designs manufactured in Britain. Designed by Lucian R. Ercolani between 1955 and 1960, the collection represents the very best in form and function. Chosen from an archive which has a unique place in British design and manufacturing history, each piece is a fine example of where craft, engineering and aesthetics are perfectly combined. This collection of mid-century archive designs has stood the test of time and cannot be improved, they hold a true place in heritage British design.
Using traditional methods of furniture making, the handcrafted collection is produced by Ercol from European FSC™ timber in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire - the upholstery is manufactured 100 miles away in Nantgarw, Wales by Orangebox.
A mindful curation of classic design, craft-based production and material responsibility.
7 BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED DESIGNS
ERCOL-449 SIDE CHAIR
ERCOL-449U UPHOLSTERED SIDE CHAIR
ERCOL-449A COWHORN CHAIR
ERCOL-449AU UPHOLSTERED COWHORN CHAIR
ERCOL-305 TUB CHAIR
ERCOL-305U UPHOLSTERED TUB CHAIR
ERCOL-441 BAR STOOL
ERCOL-427 EASY CHAIR
ERCOL-427A EASY ARMCHAIR
ERCOL-420 MAGAZINE TABLE
Orangebox | Ercol collection is available exclusively from Orangebox. The numbering system for each piece comes from Ercol’s internal system for archive designs.
A beautifully resolved and iconic chair with an elegant, fanned dowel back and carved seat. Designed to functionally and aesthetically complement the 449a Chair.
Designed by Lucian R Ercolani, 1956 H825mm [H32”] W439mm [W17”] D430mm [D17”]
Solid European Ash. Finishes - Dead Matt, Dark and Stained Black. Upholstery - Optional soft seat pad.
A great example of a chair with simple elegant form and perfect proportional alignment. The slightly more generous seat profile and gentle increase in scale and proportion creates a chair with maximum comfort, alongside the option of a soft simple seat pad.
Designed by Lucian R Ercolani, 1956
H793mm [H31”] W487mm [W19”] D433mm [D17”]
Finishes - Dead Matt, Dark and Stained Black. Upholstery - Optional soft seat pad.
Full of character and charm, the low stumpy legs and long elevated arms define this chair’s unique personality. Some respectful enhancements to the upholstery options and overall ergonomic fit ensure this is chair sits comfortably within all types of interiors spaces.
Designed by Lucien R Ercolani, 1955
H870mm [H34”] W509mm [W20”] D529mm [D21”]
Finishes - Dead Matt, Dark and Stained Black. Upholstery - Optional soft seat pad.
Known as the draftsman’s stool, the 441 was originally designed and made exclusively for Ercol’s in-house design team. The trademark wedge and tenon construction has a pared-back aesthetic and is beautifully proportioned. The delicate shape of the carved seat makes for maximum comfort – fit for the modern-day workspace. Until now this stool has never been in production, a true Ercol classic which Orangebox are proud to release to the contract market.
by Lucien R Ercolani, 1955
Designed
H750mm [H30”] W365mm [W14”] D330mm [D13”] Solid European Ash - available in Dead Matt, Dark and Stained Black.
Working in close collaboration with Ercol, the 427 and 427a Easy Chair’s have been further enhanced by our generously proportioned upholstered seat and back rest. Redesigned for optimum comfort, whilst emphasising the visual lightness of the streamlined construction.
Designed by Lucien R Ercolani, 1955
Easy Chair - H745mm [H29”] W627mm [W25”] D692mm [D27”]
Magazine Table - H392mm [H15”] W709mm [W28”] D709mm [D28”]
Finishes - Dead Matt, Dark and Stained Black.
Smartworking® London
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