Universale Chair 860/861
Universale Chair 860/861, the pioneer chair to be molded from a single material, by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1970s, in a vibrant red colour. It features a unique stamp: “Kartell Binasco (Milano) 860 e 861”. Not only is this chair visually striking, but it's also highly practical, with a central hole that serves as a convenient handle for moving.This hole also encourages air and water flow when used outdoors. A staple of 1970s design, it is featured in prestigious museums such as MoMa in New York and the Beaubourg Centre in Paris. Known for its durability, stackability, and variety of colours, this chair reflects the widespread embrace of modern plastic furniture in Italy during the late 1960s. In nice vintage condition with surface scratches and a small spot on the seat.
Joe Colombo/Cesare Colombo (30 July 1930 – 30 July 1971) was an Italian industrial designer. Together with his brother Gianni, Colombo developed the idea of prismatic lamps like the lamp Acrilica (1962). His first design for Kartell was the chair No. 4801 (1963–1967) which consisted of three assembled plywood elements. His futuristic designs were integrated micro-living-worlds. His Visiona-Livingroom of the future was exhibited at the Visiona-Exhibition of 1969. In 1963, Joe Colombo designed the Elda armchair for the Italian brand Comfort. This armchair was a pioneering example of a large armchair crafted from molded fiberglass.
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