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1980s Memphis "FIRST" Chair /Michele De Lucchi (Italy) /Postmodern Chair

About the Item

This “First Chair” postmodern armchair, produced in Italy during the 1980s, is an iconic design associated with Memphis Milano. Characterized by its bold geometry and graphic composition, the chair exemplifies the experimental spirit that defined the Memphis movement and its rejection of modernist convention. The design features an intentionally sculptural form with expressive, asymmetrical elements and integrated arms, blurring the line between functional seating and conceptual object. Constructed using a combination of lacquered wood, laminate, metal, and plastic, the chair reflects the mixed-media approach and playful material language typical of Memphis-era production. Both visually striking and functional, the First Chair serves as a statement piece within a curated interior, gallery setting, or design collection, offering a clear example of postmodern furniture as both art and utility.
  • Creator:
    Michele de Lucchi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Diameter: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980-1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good vintage condition with a couple of small chips consistent with age and use. This example is unsigned; however, it was acquired as part of a matching set in which some pieces retained the original maker’s stamp while others did not.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9205248107092