Universale Chair
Designer
Joe Colombo
(Italian, 1930 - 1971)
Manufacturer
Kartell
(Italian, founded 1949)
CultureItalian
Dateca. 1967
MediumABS plastic
DimensionsOverall: 28 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 16 7/8 inches (72.39 × 42.55 × 42.86 cm)
Credit LineGift of Michael and Jean Churchman
Object number2009.53
InscribedOn underside of seat in raised lettering: KARTELL
Designer: Joe Colombo
Made in the USA by
BEYLERIAN, Ltd
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DescriptionSide chair made of white injected-molded plastic. The seat, back and skirt are of one piece of plastic with a rectangular opening at the lower back. The four legs, which fit into openings integral to the seat, are rounded on the inside and flat on the outside.CopyrightThis work is copyrighted. Contact the copyright holder for permission to reproduce.
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