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Ignazio Gardella - Santa & Cole

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass

Documentation

Certificate of Authenticity

Origin

Spain

Period

New

Materials

Brass, Lelievre Fabric, Metal, Upholstery

Dimensions

W.	27.56 in;	H.	37.4 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	70 cm;	H.	95 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Seat H.	14.96 in;
Seat H.	38 cm;

Condition

New. New, re-edition

Creation Date

2021

Description

Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability.

This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert, upholstered and sewn by hand in an emerald green Lelièvre fabric. This soft and dense fabric is a delicate combination of chenille and bouclé yarns.

Ignazio Gardella was a member of the so-called third generation of the Modern Movement. He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations. In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition. In this armchair Gardella showed his capacity to join harmoniously elements that belonged to opposite styles at first sight, a common characteristic of most of his works.

Styles / Movements

Contemporary, Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

456397