Estimated value: 10.000-15.000 US$
Auction:
Modernist 20th Century
Sales date: 2002-12-08
Location:
Chicago
Lot number: 203
Design
Joe Colombo
Year
1970
Manufacturer
Flexform
Architonic id
4100049
Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Joe Colombo created furniture that could be adapted to a variety of uses and shapes according to the need of the user. One of the most versatile and ingenious designs developed is his Tube Chair.
The chair comes disassembled as tubes that fit concentrically into each other for portability. The user is able to construct chairs of various shapes with metal and rubber clips, ranging from lounge to task seating.
Arcipiuma plastic with foam and vinyl upholstery, steel and rubber clips
24''w x 44''d x 24''h
Literature: Joe Columbo and Italian Design of the Sixties, Ignazia Farata, 1988, pg 82-83