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Ennio Chiggio 'Environ One' Sofa for Nikol International, Italy, 1970s
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The Environ One Sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970, is a rare vintage piece of furniture that exemplifies the best of Mid-Century Modern design. Created by the renowned Italian designer, Ennio Chiggio, this sofa is a true masterpiece that seamlessly combines form, function, and comfort.
The sofa has been newly upholstered in Milma by Designs of the Time, a luxurious wool that is highly prized for its exceptional softness and quality. Milma is 100% virgin wool, a term that refers to the first time a sheep is shorn, producing wool that is cherished for its singular, unrivalled softness. The wool is woven by craftsmen in Italy on ancient velvet looms - a skilful technique that is rare and results in the highest quality that can be found.
The sofa's design is both simple and striking, with clean lines and a sleek, modern shape that complements a range of interior design styles. Its plush and comfortable seating make it the perfect piece for relaxation and socializing.
Overall, the Environ One Sofa by Ennio Chiggio for Nikol International, 1970, is a stunning example of Mid-Century Modern design. Its exceptional craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and timeless design make it a highly coveted piece for collectors and design enthusiasts alike.
- Creator:Nikol Internazionale, Italy (Manufacturer),Ennio Chiggio (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 22.84 in (58 cm)Width: 116.15 in (295 cm)Depth: 51.19 in (130 cm)Seat Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Reupholstered.
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2201334087262
Ennio Chiggio
Multidisciplinary artist, sculptor and designer Ennio Chiggio was not only known for his Space Age lamps and voluptuous, modular Environ sofas, but he was also renowned as a technological innovator, electronic music producer and researcher, who explored the relationship between mathematics and art.
Born in 1938 in Naples, Chiggio studied technology and art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. While still in school, in 1957, Chiggio began painting kinetic art using tempera on cardboard and ink on paper. By 1960, he had joined the artists’ collective Gruppo N, founded by Alberto Biasi, Edoardo Landi, Manfredo Massironi and Toni Costa.
With Gruppo N, Chiggio participated in several exhibitions such as “Programmed Art,” presented by Italian intellectual Umberto Eco, which showed in Milan, Venice and Rome in 1962 and in London and New York in 1964. By the following year, Chiggio’s interests had turned to sound and music production, and he founded the Group of Experimental Phonology NPS (New Proposals Sound) with pianist and composer Teresa Rampazzi.
From 1964 to ’77, Chiggio operated a design studio that focused on furniture and lighting as well as glass and electromechanical objects. His most well-known lighting includes the Ciot floor lamp for Italian manufacturer Lumenform, sculptural table lamps and wall sconces for Emmezeta.
After closing his design studio in 1978, Chiggio dedicated his time to teaching, serving as a professor of design and industrial aesthetics at his alma mater. In 1996, he opened the Embtool multimedia research laboratory in Padua, where he made short films about art and architecture and conducted computational music research, exploring the relationship between mathematical models and artistic expression.
Throughout the 2000s until his death in 2020, Chiggio participated in several exhibitions at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome, the MACBA Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Buenos Aires and Museum Ritter in Waldenbuch, Germany. Public collections throughout Italy and Germany also feature his works.
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