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Vittoriano Vigano -Paolo Viganò

Armchair Tripolina by Viganò with Faux Leather Cover and Pocket

Documentation

Ample Provenance

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Italy

Dimensions

W.	28.35 in;	H.	40.16 in;	D.	35.43 in;
W.	72 cm;	H.	102 cm;	D.	90 cm;

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

Condition

Good. Very good condition

Creation Date

1950

Description

Iconic armchair model "Tripolina" designed by Vittoriano Viganò and produced for Paolo Viganò, from 1950s.
The Tripolina chair is an archetypical object coming from the history of efficiency and functional design that still inspires and becomes actual today.
Foldable, with a wooden structure, metal joints and seat in canvas or leather, like other furnishings coming from a military background, its unique feature is its Minimalist and functional design, making it a timeless Classic. It was used during the Libian war as well as its Italian origins gave it the name “Tripolina”.
Thanks to its quality and specifics, it is considered a milestone in the history of the chair, since it inspired many following designs and foldable solutions.
This chair has the structure in foldable wood and the cover in faux leather with a special pocket on one side. Very good condition.

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Mid Century, Modern

Book References

Irene de Guttry, Maria Paola Maino, “Il mobile deco italiano”, Laterza, Bari, 2006, p. 56

Article References

Domus 97 (January 1936), p. 34

Dealer Reference Number

S_54

Incollect Reference Number

425972