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Gaby Fois Dorell Voyager Lounge Chair and Footstool

About the Item

Exceptional and rare Voyager lounge chair with footstool designed by artist Gaby Fois Dorell for Saporiti, Italy. Gaby Fois Dorell is a French-American artist and designer known for her bold and colorful abstract paintings and sculptures. Born in France, she moved to the United States at a young age and studied at the prestigious Art Institute of Chicago. She later returned to France to continue her studies in art and design. Fois Dorell's work is characterized by its use of bright colors, bold forms and dynamic brushstrokes. Her paintings often feature large expanses of color and sweeping brushstrokes that seem to dance across the canvas. Her sculptures, on the other hand, are often made of metal and are characterized by their geometric shapes and clean lines. Fois Dorell's work is heavily influenced by the work of the French Fauvist painters, and her paintings are often compared to the work of Matisse and Derain. She also takes inspiration from the work of the American Abstract Expressionists, and her sculptures have been compared to the work of David Smith and Mark di Suvero. Fois Dorell's work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and she is considered to be one of the most exciting and innovative artists of her generation. Her work is highly sought after by collectors and is held in the collections of several major museums. Chair and footstool are executed with stainless steel swivel base with plywood seat shell and Technogel pads. Technogel is a high-tech polyurethane, developed for technical use, sporting goods and for furniture products. It offers remarkable comfort, stability and shock absorption. Gaby Fois Dorell designed similar benches for MoMa NY in 2001. Marked Saporiti Italia.

Creator:

Saporiti (Manufacturer),Gaby Fois Dorell (Artist)

Dimensions:

Height: 47.25 in (120 cm)Width: 28.35 in (72 cm)Depth: 32.29 in (82 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Plywood,Stainless Steel

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

2000-2009

Date of Manufacture:

2002

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Dronten, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU931438328392

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Saporiti

Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs, and its tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.

Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.

In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.

The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. In the 1980s, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand expanded into home furnishings in 1983 and created rugs and upholstery fabrics for Saporiti soon afterward.

Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.

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