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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Materials
Metal
1960s Gorgeous "Biglia" in Crystal by Joe Colombo for Arnolfo Di Cambio. Made in
By Joe Colombo
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Astonishing green ashtray or catch-all By Flavio Poli for Seguso in Murano glass Sommerso Glass. The item is in excellent condition.
Dimension:
diameter 4,72 x 2,36 H inches
d...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Murano Glass
Pendant Lamp by Joe Colombo For Stilnovo 1960s, Large Diameter 64 cm
By Stilnovo, Joe Colombo
Located in Palermo, IT
Pendant lamp by Joe Colombo for Stilnovo 1960s
Painted metal structure, large diameter 64 cm.
Intact and in good condition, small signs of aging.
E27 lamp.
Height 35 cm (100 cm incl...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
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
$7,885 Sale Price
20% Off
Iconic storage container “Bobby” by Joe Colombo for Bieffeplast, Italy 1970s
By Bieffeplast, Joe Colombo
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Italy / 1970 / trolley Boby / Joe Colombo / Bieffeplast / plastic / Mid-century / vintage
A sleek white decorative storage unit on wheels for effortless mobility by Joe Colombo and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Plastic
Joe Colombo Floor Lamp 'Colombo 626' by Oluce
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
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
$2,075 / item