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Four "Medea" Chairs by Vittorio Nobili, Italy, 1955

About the Item

Iconic Medea chair designed in 1955 by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue and winner of the Compasso D'Oro at the Industrial design biennale in Milan the following year (1956). Curved plywood with ebonized back on a black metal base. This object is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any object in Italy created over 70 years ago by an artist, designer or craftsman who has died requires a license for export regardless of the work’s market price. The shipping may require additional handling days to require the license according to the final destination of the object.
  • Creator:
    Fratelli Tagliabue (Manufacturer),Vittorio Nobili (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Seller Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-943821stDibs: LU2698316700201

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