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Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970

$7,820
$14,87047% Off
£5,805.93
£11,040.1847% Off
€6,765.51
€12,864.8547% Off
CA$10,856.69
CA$20,644.3647% Off
A$12,143.89
A$23,092.0247% Off
CHF 6,319.75
CHF 12,017.2247% Off
MX$149,495.37
MX$284,270.6147% Off
NOK 80,400.31
NOK 152,883.9647% Off
SEK 75,431.34
SEK 143,435.3047% Off
DKK 50,477.46
DKK 95,984.6347% Off
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About the Item

A Rare and Unique Italian Mid-Century Organic Modern sofa / love seat or large lounge chair in the style of Joe Columbo. The piece has curving lines and a bold, dynamic form that transcends trend and style. The curving back meets the curving seat form creating a natural dynamism. The back is structured to provide good support and comfort. The chairs shown in the photos are no longer available but illustrate well the full form, line and style of the sofa. Additional References: Post-Modernism, Organic Modernism. Pierre Paulin, Arne Jacobsen, Marco Zanuso, Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi, Ettorre Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Harry Bertoia, Egg Chair, Swan Sofa, Womb Chair.
  • Similar to:
    Joe Colombo (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)Depth: 38 in (96.52 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960-1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: LS81stDibs: LU79356529803

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