“Piumino” Club Chair by De Pas, D’urbino & Lomazzi for Dell’Oca, Italy 1970s

This pair of club chairs from the 1970s stands as a captivating blend of timeless design influences. Fully upholstered in a luxurious white bouclé fabric, these chairs epitomize the ...

The club chair originated in the early 20th century, particularly during the Art Deco and Belle Époque periods. These chairs were initially designed for the exclusive gentlemen clubs...

Italian architect Mario Bellini is well known for creating monumental and conceptual pieces of design, such as the Camaleonda sofa (1971) and Il Colonnato table (1977). His architect...

Throughout the 20th century, Italian design managed to distinguish itself. The 1970s were a boom time in Italy especially, a decade of mass production and innovation that signalled the end of the post-war rebuilding programme. Still, one off designs and the overflow of creativity were just as present, giving birth to outstanding pieces such as this pair of chairs. Following the economic boom of the 1950s, the motto “design dictates, users follow” was the matrix of mass consumption society in Italy. Against this idea, the artists, and designers of the coming decades defended a conception of design as an ecosystem that stressed the notion of play within everyday life. As a result, now iconic design were created, such as Adriano Piazzesi’s similar armchair, the “Sacco Bean Bag Chair” by Piero Gatti...

The 1970s were a boom time in Italy, a decade of mass production and innovation when designers made huge quantities of furniture and sold it through department stores. As a result, exceptional pieces from the 1970s are in short supply. Most are still in Italy, with exceptions like these bamboo lounge chairs. With their fresh colours and shiny surfaces, pieces from the 1970s are very appealing and photogenic. During the 20th century, bamboo enjoyed a few resurgences of popularity as it has always conjured up feelings of travel and pleasure. These lounge chairs are all that and more: they showcase a precision that was unachievable by methods of mass production, therefore there is the charm and quality that handcrafted pieces possess. This is most apparent in the arms with a dynamic, flowing curve. Each of the seven pieces stems from the same spot at the top, gradually increasing in size to form the armrests. The backs are also formed from individual pieces of bamboo, bent at their “hip” to create the reclined position of the backs. To enhance the sense of relaxed lounging, the chairs sit very low with two cushions comprising the seats. The upper seat and back cushions are upholstered in a floral, patterned fabric that further add to the cosy impression. Bamboo’s ability to be both delicate and ornate, as well as bohemian and relaxed means that it fits into a host of different types of interiors. Italian furniture managed to preserve the uniqueness of handmade pieces well into the 20th century. Bamboo has a place in almost every setting, traditional or modern, as it is a grounding force that makes everything feel a bit more at ease. It was a popular choice for casual '70s décor...

Technical ingenuity and mastery are indispensable and fuel each other to achieve equally sublime and atmospheric results in The Puydt furniture. This rare oak dining table is an exce...

These “Piumino” seats are an exceptional model of the trio of Milanese architects, known throughout the world for their ingenious extensions. The shape and size are the most captivating elements, but thanks to the architectural know-how of the designers, even the construction of the chairs does not disappoint. The seats are molded in foam and upholstered in soft folded cognac synthetic leather. The foam and leather materials ensure extreme seating comfort. Unlike the trio's iconic "Joe Sofa...

Vintage black sofa "Piumino", designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Dall'Oca. Italy 1970 ca. Stunning original condit...

This beautiful patinated leather "Joe" lounge chair by De Pas, D’Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova is covered in a gorgeous and soft light brown / ...

Pair of Armchairs Piumino by designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi for Dall'Oca. A truly outstanding pair, in original Leather. Dimensions 90x95x7 cm. Ex...

De Pas, D’Urbino, and Lomazzi for Dall’Oca Lounge Chair, Italy 1970s This is a Mid-Century Modern lounge chair made in Italy in 1970 by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi for Dall'Oca....

Jonathan de Pas, Donato D'urbino & Paolo Lomazzi for Dell'Oca, pair of lounge chairs 'Piumino', leatherette, Italy, 1970s These lounge chairs are completely moulded out of foam and ...