Flamingo

A Mid‑Century Masterpiece That Endures

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Mid‑Century Icon, Reimagined

Flamingo encapsulates 1950s modernism with its award-winning silhouette and modern comfort – introducing sculptural calm to any space.

Design That Tells a Story

Each Flamingo chair carries legacy and artistry, Ernest Race’s mid‑century vision, beautifully updated to enrich contemporary interiors.

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Product Details

Originally designed in 1955 by Ernest Race, the Flamingo armchair strikes the perfect balance between minimalist elegance and timeless comfort. Awarded the Council of Industrial Design’s prestigious Design Centre Award in 1959, it remains a standout example of modernist form. Features like slender, turned steel or walnut legs and tailored fixed cushions bring a sculptural lightness, perfect for museum lounges, upscale hospitality suites, and creative break-out spaces.

This is not just a chair; it’s a piece of design history, reinterpreted for modern interiors—a quiet icon that speaks volumes.

Features

Award-Winning Design: A classic Ernest Race piece, celebrated with the 1959 Design Centre Award.
Elegant Proportions: Sculptural silhouette with refined legs and fixed cushion for streamlined form and comfort.
Heritage-Informed Durability: CMHR foam and flame-retardant fabrics meet modern safety standards.
Material Options: Select walnut or turned steel legs, and a range of upholstery fabrics to harmonise with interiors.
Versatile Modules: Available as an armchair or sofa, suitable for lounges, lobbies, and breakout areas.

Product Specification

Bespoke Specification Fire testing available upon request
All Fabrics conform to BS 5852:2006 Clause 12. Ignition Source 5 (Crib 5): Medium Hazard
All Polyurethane Foams are: Combustion Modified High Resilience (CMHR)

Sustainability

Typically, seats are all FSC® approved, and contain 80%+ recycled steel content.
Race Furniture’s products can be disassembled with standard tools thereby allowing reuse, refurbishment, repair, and recycling of components.
For further guidance on our sustainability procedures and certifications please reference our Sustainability Manual.

Size

Armchair: Height = 985mm; Width = 850mm; Depth = 800mm
Sofa: Height = 955mm; Width = 1525mm; Depth = 800mm

Modules

Single armchair with wooden legs; Single armchair with turned steel legs in black or white; Sofa with wooden legs; Sofa with turned steel legs in black and white

Upholstery

Ernest Race Heritage products can be upholstered in fabric, leather and vinyl.