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Italian Mid-Century Design Medea Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue Brothers

About the Item

Italian iconic mid century design single "Medea" chair. This fantastic chair is made of bent oak wood and black metal legs. Designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers in 1955. First advertised in Domus issue 329 in April 1955, it has become an iconic and highly collectible piece of mid-century design. Perfect Conditions restored. This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark. This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources.
  • Attributed to:
    Vittorio Nobili (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Casale Monferrato, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3616335050582
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