Sella Chair

Important pair of 'Sella 1001' lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy, 1963.

Colombo intentionally designed it as a small chair with a surprisingly comfortable seat and a generously sized “saddle” (hence the name Sella).

Elegant italian design dining room chairs designed by Léon Krier model 'sella media' and produced by Giorgetti.

An exquisite design dining chair in solid cherry wood by Leon Krier for Giorgetti. Set of 4. The chair features an elegant curved backrest with high quality black imitation leather o...

Like the building housing it, the chair was stately and elegant. An icon of minimalist design, the chair's design was inspired by the campaign and folding chairs of ancient times, S...

Wonderful set of three lounge chair Sella 1001 model in curved wood for Produzione Confort, Italy.

Set of three rare "Sella" lounge chairs in brown leather produced in Italy in the 1960s by Sormani and designed by Carlo de Carli.

The "X" profile is heavily inspired by the ancient Roman sella curulis (curule chair), which was historically used as a symbol of power and status for military commanders and magistr...

In the Roman Republic and Empire, the curule chair (sella curulis, supposedly from currus, "chariot") was the seat upon which magistrates holding imperium were entitled to sit.

In the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, the curule chair (sella curulis, supposedly from currus, "chariot") was the seat upon which magistrates holding imperium were entitled to ...

Extreme rare pair of lounge chairs model "Sella 1001" design by Joe Colombo and manufactured by Comfort Italy, 1963 The chairs are in all original condition with their original car...

Like the building housing it, the chair was stately and elegant. An icon of minimalist design, the chair's design was inspired by the campaign and folding chairs of ancient times, Se...

We now know that the origins of this chair type date back to the Egyptians and were popularized by the Romans as a seating for important officials (sella currilus or trone chair).

Inspired by the ancient Etruscan "sella curulis" chair, Mies reimagined this historical piece with a touch of modernity.

Inspired by the ancient Etruscan "sella curulis" chair, Mies reimagined this historical piece with a touch of modernity.

We give a nod to this photo by also photographing this table next to one of our own Joe Colombo 'Sella' lounge chairs (not included !) to give you a better idea of scale.

Bycicle saddle Sella from Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni first edition

An interesting, effective and very decorative object - Sella Curulis - so-called curule chair, i.e. a scissor-folding chair - an armchair, which has mainly decorative functions today.

'Stella 1001' lounge chair

rare Sella lounge chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort

Rare Sella '1001' lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo.

Pair of spectacular "Sella" lounge chairs in beige leather produced in Italy in the 1960s by Luigi Sormani.

Why we like it Its pure form and neat proportions make this elegant stool a rare example of its kind. Sella Curulis, the chair of state, is derived by the ancient writers from cu...

The brass has acquired a beautiful patina commensurate with their age. The name "Curule" chair comes from Latin Sella Curulis, a style of chair reserved in ancient Rome for the use b...