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"Medea" chair, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, 1955

$3,053.36
£2,257.11
€2,550
CA$4,152.78
A$4,653.17
CHF 2,422.15
MX$56,924.38
NOK 30,744.74
SEK 29,038.04
DKK 19,417
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Medea chair with office legs, Vittorio Nobili, Fratelli Tagliabue, circa 1955. Plywood, mahogany veneer and black metal. The chairs, characterized by clean, sinuous lines, seat and back are in fact formed from a single shell composed of a single sheet of heat-curved wood that creates an enveloping seat with soft lines. Discover all 60s chairs in our selection of seating.
  • Creator:
    Vittorio Nobili (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6835243587552

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