By Achille Castiglioni, Driade
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique Post-Modern 'Sancarlo' armchair, with an emphasis on ergonomics, function and geometry, was designed by Achille Castiglioni for Driade in 1982.
Modeled from the Sanluca chair, designed a few decades earlier with his brother Pier Giacomo, the Sancarlo lounge chair features tubular metal bent and curved around throughout the entirety of the chair including the legs, arms, and frame which holds the four leather cushions, each cushion intentionally positioned in a manner to increase comfort and ergonomics. seat into a series of cushions which curve to each part of the body they have to support. This design was ground breaking when it was first presented and is now a sought-after design for Post-Modern art and design collectors.
This San Carlo arm chair by Achile Castigioni for Driade would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, dining, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Driade Lounge Chairs