Evaluation Joe Colombo
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Joe Colombo was an Italian industrial designer and architect who was born in Milan in 1930. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential designers of the 20th century, and his work continues to inspire and influence designers and artists around the world.
Colombo's designs were characterized by their innovative use of materials, bold colors, and futuristic shapes. He was particularly interested in creating furniture and lighting that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and his designs often incorporated new technologies and materials.
One of Colombo's most famous designs is the "Elda" armchair, which he created in 1963. This iconic piece of furniture is still in production today and is considered a classic of modern design.
In addition to his work as a designer, Colombo was also an accomplished architect. He designed a number of buildings and interiors throughout his career, including the Casa D'Arte Futurista in Milan and the Hotel Metropole in Venice.
Despite his untimely death at the age of 41, Colombo's legacy lives on. His designs continue to be celebrated and studied by designers and art enthusiasts around the world, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary designers.
Colombo's designs were characterized by their innovative use of materials, bold colors, and futuristic shapes. He was particularly interested in creating furniture and lighting that was both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and his designs often incorporated new technologies and materials.
One of Colombo's most famous designs is the "Elda" armchair, which he created in 1963. This iconic piece of furniture is still in production today and is considered a classic of modern design.
In addition to his work as a designer, Colombo was also an accomplished architect. He designed a number of buildings and interiors throughout his career, including the Casa D'Arte Futurista in Milan and the Hotel Metropole in Venice.
Despite his untimely death at the age of 41, Colombo's legacy lives on. His designs continue to be celebrated and studied by designers and art enthusiasts around the world, and his influence can be seen in the work of many contemporary designers.
Past lots
Joe Colombo
Poltrona mod. Tube Chair
Struttura in ABS laccato e rivestimenti skai. Congiunzioni in metallo e caucciù. Prod. Flexform, Italia, 1970 ca.
Joe Colombo
Libreria mobile mod. Combi Center
Sistema ad elementi impilabili con struttura in legno, pannelli scorrevoli in alluminio e livello luminoso con diffusore in perspex. Prod. Bernini, Italia, 1964
Joe Colombo
Poltrona mod. Tube Chair
Struttura in ABS laccato e rivestimenti skai. Congiunzioni in metallo e caucciù. Prod. Flexform, Italia, 1970
Joe Colombo
Lampada da terra mod. Triedro con struttura in metallo cromato
diffusore orientabile in metallo laccato ad altezza regolabile. Particolari in materiale plastico. Prod. Stilnovo, Italia, 1972
Joe Colombo
Rare chair mod. Sbalzo
Squared section steel frame and leather seat. First version. Arflex, Italy, 1964