Saratoga Living Room Set by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Poltronova, 1960s, Set of 5

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Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
A beautiful living room set composed … Read more Exceptional Saratoga set designed by Massimo and Lella Vignella, produced by Poltronova, Italy 1960s.
A beautiful living room set composed of a sofa (two-seater), a coffee table, an illuminated cabinet, a very rare chest of drawers and a cubic table model Saratoga.
The sofa presents a white lacquered wood structure and leather cushions, the coffee table, the cabinet, the chest of drawers and the cubic table were made in black lacquered wood
The “Saratoga” is one of the first examples of modular and modern living in twentieth century. In their own words: “We have designed this sofa because we really needed a sofa. And the sofa wanted was one with an architectural character rather that a soft, smooth object. A sofa that could be set out in the middle of the room. We didn’t want it to be pushed up against the walls; we wanted it to move around as needed.”

Measurements:
150 x 90 x 60 cm (two seater sofa)
90 x 90 x 60 cm (illuminated cabinet)
90 x 90 x 31 cm (coffee table)
90 x 90 x 60 cm (cubic table)
105 x 90 x 60 cm (chest of drawers)

Leather conditions are consistent with use and age
Lacquered wood shows some inevitable signs of aging and use. 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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