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Medea 6-chair set, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1960

$14,227.66per set
£10,594.37per set
€12,000per set
CA$19,549.59per set
A$21,879.67per set
CHF 11,419.51per set
MX$266,819.16per set
NOK 146,154.12per set
SEK 138,353.59per set
DKK 91,345.50per set
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Set of 6 chairs model "Medea," design by Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue production, Italy, 1960, bent oak seat and back, black lacquered metal legs, some chairs bear the original production label, signs of wear and patina consistent with age and use, private home provenance. "Medea" chairs represent an icon of postwar Italian design, thanks to the craftsmanship of wood bending and formal restraint. Vittorio Nobili's design, winner of the Compasso d'Oro in 1956, combines ergonomics and elegance in a light and versatile design, making it a highly sought-after piece for environments with both modern and classic tastes. Oak Wood, Domus No. 330 P. 44-45, May 1957
  • Creator:
    Vittorio Nobili (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unkown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6835243226072

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