Magistretti designed these chairs with both materiality and structure in mind. The S-shaped curve of the legs fade into the seat and the back rest, creating moments of hollowness and sculpture but also adding much needed stability to the thin plastic legs.
ABOUT
Vico Magistretti
Vico Magistretti (October 6, 1920, Milan – September 19, 2006, Milan) was a highly influential 20th century Italian furniture designer and architect known for his experimental yet remarkably harmonious designs that ranged from diminutive decorative furnishings to elaborate architectural façades. During his career, Magistretti earned numerous awards for his contributions to Italian furniture design and product design during the postwar era. Examples of his work include the Ecclise table lamp for Artemide (1966), which won Vico Magistretti his first Compasso d’Oro award in 1967 and the Selene stacking chair for Artemide (1968)
Details
Creator
Vico Magistretti
Artemide
Period
1960-1969
Condition
Excellent Wear consistent with age and use
Attribution mark
Design
Set of
Selene chair (2 units)
Stadio 80 dining table (1 unit)
