Zelda Armchair attributed to Sergio Asti for Poltrona, Italy, 1962

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Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model armchair for Saporiti, Italy. The armchair, compact and elegant, has a refined wooden structure of great … Read more Sergio Asti, 'Zelda' model armchair for Saporiti, Italy. The armchair, compact and elegant, has a refined wooden structure of great geometric rigor. One of the most iconic and representative works of the famous Italian designer's work, created for a company (Poltronova), which has become a style icon Sergio Asti was trained as an architect at the Polytechnic University of Milan ( 1947 - 1953 )and opened his studio the same year of his graduation. Among the first Italian industrial designers, he became a founding member of the UAM (Union of Modern Artists), which contributed to shaping the industrial aesthetic of the post-war period. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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