Set of 4 Selene dining chairs by Vico Magistretti vor Artemide, 1970's

€985

Set of 4 Selene chairs designed by Italian Architect Vico Magistretti for Artimide In the pictures you see 5 chairs but only 4 available The whole chair could be moulded as one, with only the feet attaching later. The S-shape cross section gives the legs strenght stability and stack ability. Made from just a single piece of compression-moulded 3 mm thick reglar (fiberglass-reinforced polyester) and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The shape of the elastic back rest is very comfortable. thanks to this innovative industrial production method, suggested by magistretti, ‘selene’ was one of the most affordable industrial products of its time. In 1967 Vico Magistretti patented the principle for his ‘selene’ chair, The Selene chair was shown in the Italian Design Exhibition in New York in 1968 and was honoured in the Compasso d’Oro competition Milan. It also appears in the MOMA permanent design collection and the Vitra museum These 4 chairs are made in 1969 in the first year of procuction for the furniture group Artemide because the Patent was Pending. Light wear consistent with age and use. Minor surface age wear and few scuffs. No discoloration Seat height 45 cm

Designer
: Magistretti, Vico
Dimensions
: H75 x W47 x D39
Color
: white
Material
: fiberglass
Style
: vintage
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