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Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy

$2,000per set
£1,513.48per set
€1,745.52per set
CA$2,792.86per set
A$3,128.91per set
CHF 1,628.59per set
MX$38,104.10per set
NOK 20,746.11per set
SEK 19,536.98per set
DKK 13,030.10per set
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About the Item

A Colombo classic! It's safe to say these are making a comeback in modern interiors today and its sensibility can match well with a wide range of materialities. The design is also itself part of MOMA's permanent collection - another sign that the innovation, functionality, and design has can be characterized as art. Solid, stackable, and colorful, this chair reflects a late-1960s enthusiasm for modern plastic furniture that was particularly strong in Italy. Contemporary advertisements celebrated its adaptability and durability, declaring, “It won’t age or break, you can throw it out the window, leave it outside, put it under water, take it to the North Pole or the desert: it will always be like new.” The design itself was and is the world first injection moulded plastic chair ever invented. As the model name “Universale” suggests, the chair could be used indoors or out, in public or private environments.
  • Creator:
    Kartell (Manufacturer),Joe Colombo (Designer)
  • Design:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 19.89 in (50.5 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Space Age (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plastic,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1970's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vancouver, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9387237174902

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