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Ignazio Gardella Digamma Sofa Prod. Gavina, Italy, 1957

$14,075.92
£10,474.41
€12,000
CA$19,233.69
A$21,682.86
CHF 11,492.58
MX$267,317.24
NOK 139,706.63
SEK 134,280.30
DKK 91,289.51
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About the Item

Ignazio Gardella Digamma sofa. Completely metal structure in enameled steel. Rubber padding on elastic tie-rods, fabric covering. External mechanisms, gooseneck feet and brass finish. Prod. Gavina, Italy, 1957 Domus 330 (maggio 1957), p. 43; Domus 391 (giugno 1962), p. 23; Domus 398 (gennaio 1963), p. d/96; I. de Guttry, M. P. Maino, Ilmobile italiano degli anni ’40 e ’50, p. 179, Laterza, 1992; G. Bosoni, F. Picchi, M. Strina, N. Zanardi, Brevetti del design italiano 1946-1965, p. 75, Electa, 2000; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano per l’arredamento domestico 1950-1980, p. 108, Allemandi, 1985.
  • Creator:
    Ignazio Gardella (Designer),Gavina (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 77.96 in (198 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)Seat Height: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1957
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rovereta, SM
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3757316135331

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