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Archizoom Associati Seating

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For eight years, Italian architecture and design studio Archizoom Associati challenged modernism and aligned itself with what we now call Radical Design, an avant-garde art movement established largely in Florence that produced exuberant conceptual furnishings and objects that were neither practical nor very commercial. Through iconic works like the Sanremo floor lamp and the Mies lounge chair, Archizoom and other proponents of the movement protested functionalism and explored form, color and material in a way that countered the existing social order.

Founded in 1966 by University of Florence students Andrea Branzi, Gilberto Corretti, Massimo Morozzi and Paolo Deganello, Archizoom questioned mass consumerism and the validity of rapid postwar modernization in their native country. In their architecture initiatives, interiors, installations, furniture and more, Archizoom's members were pioneers of postmodernism — future Memphis Group cofounder Ettore Sottsass was also part of the Radical Design movement — and alongside likeminded collectives such as Superstudio, Ziggurat and UFO, Archizoom drew on Pop art, Minimalism and Arte Povera to expand upon the expressive potential of design. Branzi and his peers were also deeply influenced by the visionary work of London architecture collective Archigram — so much so that the group’s name is inclusive of Zoom, which is the name of a zine published by the British collective.

In Archizoom’s No-Stop City — an unbuilt architecture project — the urban area is stripped bare, a featureless monochromatic expanse that sees built structures meeting nothing more than the basic needs of human existence. The group’s Mies lounge chair — a tribute to early modernist architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe — was developed for Poltronova and hardly resembles a chair at all. It is not until one sits down that the detached bench seat combines with the backrest and becomes a full seat. The human body bonds the pieces together to make a chair that is surprisingly functional — and even compact.

The Radical Design movement is experiencing something of a renaissance, and Archizoom Associati’s works featured prominently in 2020’s “Radical: Italian Design 1965-1985” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The collective’s designs were given a global stage in the classic 1972 exhibition “Italy : The New Domestic Landscape” at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, but most of the groups associated with Radical Design dissolved by the mid-1970s. The Mies lounge chair is held in MoMA’s permanent collection. 

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Creator: Archizoom Associati
"Mies" Lounge chair with Ottoman by Archizoom Associati, 1960s
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Lasne, BE
Metal and camel colored leather lounge chair with cowhide cushion and luminous ottoman by Archizoom Associati. Dimensions Ottoman: H: 31 cm W: 104 cm D: 20 cm. Wear due to time and a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Metal

Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Superonda sofa, Archizoom & Associati, Poltronova 1970s. Superonda is distinguished by its bold absence of a body. At the center of its design are two sinuous waves, precisely sculpt...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Faux Leather, Foam

Superonda sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Chicago, IL
Italy, 1967. Original red vinyl upholstery. This particular piece comes from the Walker Art Center’s 2016 exhibit, Hippie Modernism: the Struggle for Utopia. “Designed in 1967 by ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Foam, PVC

AEO armchair by Paolo Deganello (Archizoom) for Cassina , 1973
By Archizoom Associati, Cassina, Paolo Deganello
Located in Athens, Attiki
The AEO chair was the last product from the Archizoom group, and was designed by Paolo Deganello in 1973 as an unconventional interpretation of a contemporary design chair.‎ The auda...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Metal

Superonda sofa by Archizoom pour Poltronova 1960
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Sofa model Superonda by Archizoom for Poltronova in the 60s Iconic piece All in foam covered by a grey fabric (new)
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Mid-20th Century French Archizoom Associati Seating

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Fabric, Foam

AEO Armchairs by Paolo Deganello of Archizoom Associates for Cassina, Italy
By Paolo Deganello, Archizoom Associati, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Pair of 'Aeo' chairs designed by Paolo Deganello for Cassina. Light gray leather back and arms and a blue leather seat cushion. Very comfortable Model AEO lounge chair by Paolo Degan...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Steel

Italian Iconic Radical Design "Aeo" Chairs by Archizoom for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Archizoom Associati
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of AEO leather lounge chairs by Archizoom Associati for Cassina. Plastic organic-shaped base, red pillow, blue backseat and lacquered metal frame for this extremely comfortable ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Metal

Set of 2 Aeo armchairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina 1973
By Paolo Deganello, Archizoom Associati, Cassina
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs model Aeo by Paolo Deganello and Archizoom group in 1973 Edited by Cassina (see picture) Plastic base, metal structure, backrest, and armrest in grey leather Foam ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Archizoom Associati Seating

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Metal

Armchairs by ARCHIZOOM
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning pair of SAFARI armchairs by Archizoom, in fiberglass with seating entirely restored and reupholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Archizoom Vintage White "Superonda" Sofa, Poltronova, Italy, 1960s
By Poltronova, Andrea Branzi, Archizoom Associati
Located in Skokie, IL
Archizoom vintage original white "Superonda" sofa for Poltronova, Italy, 1960s An icon of Italian Design of the Post-modern Radical design era. The Superonda was a symbol of the new...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archizoom Associati Seating

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Foam, Upholstery

Very Rare Safari Lounge Sofa, Archizoom Associati 1968
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Rovereta, SM
"Safari" lounge sofa, Archizoom Associati (assets from 1966 to 1974). Model created in 1968, first edition of Poltronova 1968. In white lacquered fiberglass, composed of four element...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Archizoom Associati Seating

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Fiberglass

Superonda Black Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, 1960 Italy
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in The Hague, NL
Magnificent space age sofa Model SuperOnda with curved and eccentric lines. Designed in 1967 by the radical Florentine Archizoom group for Poltronova, it is the first sofa without a ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Faux Leather, PVC

Superonda Sofa with Organic Shape and Multicouloured Pattern Fabric by Archizoom
By Archizoom Associati, Bethan Laura Wood, Poltronova
Located in Ibiza, Spain
'Superonda' model sofa designed in 1967 by the Florentine radical group Archizoom and edited by Poltronova. Composed of two wavy elements cut from a single piece of polyurethane. Ter...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Archizoom Associati Seating

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Fabric

Mies Armchair with Ottoman Designed by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1960s
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Parma, IT
Armchair with pouf Mies design Archizoom for Poltronova 1960s. Chromed steel armchair and ottoman structure, caucciu'rubbe seat with pony headrest, pouf with lighting and pony footr...
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1960s Italian Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Steel

'Safari' Mid-Century Italian Sofa by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova
By Archizoom Associati
Located in London, GB
A 'Safari lounge sofa. Italy, c1968. Made by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova. White lacquered fibreglass, in four sectional elements. With faux fur upholstery. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Archizoom Associati Seating

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Fiberglass

Armchair with Ottoman Mies Model by Archizoom Associati for Poltronova, Italy
By Archizoom Associati
Located in Milan, Italy
The structure is in chromed metal, the seat in latex sheet that deforms in response to the weight of the body. Ottoman size: W 105 cm x D 20 cm x H 34 cm. Bulbs: 3 x LED E14 3W [ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Archizoom Associati Seating

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Metal

Archizoom Associati for Poltrona Mies Chair and Ottoman
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Archizoom Associati for Poltrona Mies chair and ottoman. Measure: Ottoman 13" H x 8" D x 41" W.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Archizoom Associati Seating

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mies Armchair with Ottoman by Poltronova
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
MIES armchair with ottoman (1969). Archizoom (Italy) /Poltronova. Chromed steel frame, a seat in elastic latex that forms to the weight of the body, headrest in pony-skin leather, a ...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Archizoon Associati for Poltronova "Superonda" Sofa, Italy 1960s
By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova
Located in Naples, IT
Superonda iconic sofa composed of two S-shapes in glossy sky. Its lightness and modularity allow for a variety of uses, in fact Superonda can be a sofa, bed and chaise longue. Desig...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Archizoom Associati Seating

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PVC

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Archizoom Associati seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Archizoom Associati seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Archizoom Associati seating, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 18 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Archizoom Associati were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Claudio Salocchi, Carlo Scarpa, and Eugenio Gerli. Prices for Archizoom Associati seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,150 and can go as high as $43,198, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,602.

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