Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, Italy, 1981

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An iconic first chair designed in 1981 by michele de lucchi. This celebrated piece stands as a defining statement of … Read more An iconic first chair designed in 1981 by michele de lucchi. This celebrated piece stands as a defining statement of the movement and of postmodern design at the beginning of the 1980s.

the first chair is instantly recognizable for its playful, symbolic composition. Circular and linear elements intersect in a deliberately graphic manner, combining a rounded backrest disc with arcing metal supports and contrasting spherical accents. The composition feels almost diagrammatic, evoking the visual language of electronics, interfaces, and emerging digital culture. Color, geometry, and structure are used not to hide construction, but to communicate ideas a core principle of postmodern thinking.

rather than prioritizing neutrality or restraint, the first chair embraces meaning, irony, and visual expression. It reflects the belief that design should communicate values and cultural commentary as much as it serves function. As such, the chair occupies a unique position between furniture, sculpture, and manifesto.

condition
in very good condition, with light signs of use consistent with age.

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designer: michele de lucchi
country: italy
year: 1981
materials: metal, wood

dimensions h 89 x w 65 x d 47 cm, seat heigt 46,5 cm this piece has an attribution mark,
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