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Space Age "Birillo" Bar Stool by "Joe" Colombo for Zanotta, Italy, 1970

About the Item

The “birillo” bar stool (italian for “bowling pin”), designed in 1970 for italian company zanotta is one of his last designs: colombo died in 1971 at only 41 years of age. futuristic already five decades ago the unique look would befit the luxurious bar on a space station – or a high desk in your home office. the single supporting leg and footrest are made of stainless steel, the base is white fiberglass, the slightly swiveling seat and back are leather upholstered. the chair was awarded the golden medal at the international exhibition m.i.a. in 1972 and is exhibited in several museums worldwide. Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, chrome-plated steel, rubber and upholstered leather; prod. zanotta 1970, signed with molded manufacturer’s mark to underside [zanotta mod. bistro des. joe colombo made in Italy].
  • Creator:
    Joe Colombo (Designer),Zanotta (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)Seat Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)
  • Style:
    Space Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1971
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Frankfurt am Main, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9031235470572
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