joe colombo - ‘cabriolet bed’ 1969

joe colombo - cabriolet bed ..................................................................................................................................................................................................

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joe colombo - ‘cabriolet bed’ 1969

the so called ‘living machines’ were the fruit of colombo‘s
research for the new living habitat and his early interest
in the concept of non-furniture.
both synthesize day-time and night-time environments -
a single space of numerous functions:
the awning-like yellow hood of the bed can be closed
completely - just like the cover of a convertable car.
it conceals the entire resting area to give the user a
very private atmosphere.
the ‘cabriolet bed’ contained a control panel to operate
a fan, cigarette lighter, radio and phone.
the backside provides a mirrow.

the kitchen storage unit ‘rotoliving’ is the second part of
the two coordinated ‘machines for living’ which of both
colombo used for his private home.

they were produced in limited numbers.

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see

inventing the future

biography of joe colombo

'universale' chair

elda easychair

superleggera easychair

total furnishing unit

modular furniture

recliners

cabriolet bed

birillo barstool

lighting

smoke glass, 1964

serving tray