Cobra Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, 1970s, Set of 2

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Pair of cobra chairs, designed by giotto stoppino. Italy, 1970s

origin italy

period 1970s

designer giotto stoppino (vigevano, 1926 – … Read more Pair of cobra chairs, designed by giotto stoppino. Italy, 1970s

origin italy

period 1970s

designer giotto stoppino (vigevano, 1926 – milan, 2011) italian architect and designer, a student of ernesto nathan rogers, he graduated from the iuav university of venice and the polytechnic university of milan. In 1953, he founded the architetti associati firm (novara, 1953–1968) with vittorio gregotti and lodovico meneghetti, through which he carried out projects ranging from architecture to urban planning to design, including the cavour armchair in bentwood for sim. One of the leading figures of the neoliberty movement and among the first italian designers to work systematically with plastic, he collaborated with kartell (the 4670 magazine rack, 1971), acerbis international, and other manufacturers. A member of adi (association for industrial design) since 1960, he served as its president from 1982 to 1984. The cobra chair, created in the mid-1970s, is among his most recognizable pieces and regularly appears in auctions of postwar italian design.

model cobra

materials chrome-plated tubular steel frame; seat and backrest padded with foam rubber; leopard-print fabric upholstery

dimensions
height: 78 cm
width: 58.5 cm
depth: 53 cm
seat height: 56 cm

condition the chairs are in very good condition, as can be seen in the attached photos. They show normal signs of age and use visible in the photos, particularly some signs of oxidation at the base. Please assess their condition using the attached photos. 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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