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What is Joe Colombo famous for?
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Joe Colombo is famous for his career as a designer. He died young, at 41 in 1971, and his career as a designer lasted little more than 10 years. Through the 1960s, Colombo proved himself one of the field’s most provocative and original thinkers, and he produced a remarkably large array of innovative chairs, table lamps and other lighting and furniture as well as product designs. Even today, his creations have the power to surprise. Shop a selection of Joe Colombo furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
By Joe Colombo, Stilnovo
Located in Glendale, CA
Joe Colombo 'Triedro' Metal Pendant Lamp in White for Stilnovo
Founded in 1946 in Milan, Stilnovo was one of the most innovative lighting companies in Italy during the Mid-century e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo 'Elda' Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963
The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lo...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Combi center Cabinet by Joe Colombo for Bernini, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Bernini
Located in bruxelles, BE
Round aluminium and wood wardrobe with one drawer, 2 sliding doors, storage space and wheels. Designed by Joe Colombo. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Joe Colombo 'Sferico' Glass Tableware by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Glass tableware designed by Joe Colombo in 1968.
Joe Colombo believed in democratic and functional design. In his lifetime he designed a wide range of different drinking glasses. S...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Crystal Serveware
Materials
Glass
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece
The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
$8,010 Sale Price
20% Off
Joe Colombo Floor Lamp 'Colombo 626' by Oluce
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Floor lamp 'Colombo 626' designed by Joe Colombo in 1970.
Floor lamp with dimmer giving direct and indirect light, lacquered steel base, chromium-plated stem, height adjustable refle...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,108 / item