joe colombo - elda chair

joe colombo - elda chair .......................................................................................................................................................................................................

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joe colombo - elda chair, 1963

one of colombo’s first furniture designs is named
after his wife elda.
it was created for the italian manufacturer comfort.
with the fibreglass armchair he started using plastic
for large-surface forms.
the deep shell shaped body with its comfortable
inner leather shields the seater from surrounding
happenings and ensures sound insulation.
the revolving system of 360 degrees rotation and
the wheels still ensure the users’ mobility.
like his pipe the ‘elda chair’ soon became colombo’s
trademark. you can find many photographs of both
himself sitting in this classic furniture and a his pipe.

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