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Italy, 1970
Arcipiuma plastic with foam and vinyl upholstery, steel and rubber clips 24 h × 24 w × 44 d in (61 × 61 × 112 cm)
Italy, 1970
Arcipiuma plastic with foam and vinyl upholstery, steel and rubber clips 24 h × 24 w × 44 d in (61 × 61 × 112 cm)
estimate: $10,000–15,000
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Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, 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.
Literature: Joe Colombo and Italian Design of the Sixties, Ignazia Fauta 1988, Pages 82 and 83.
