Joe Colombo ‘Universale’ Chairs for Kartell velvet fabric Scratches on the chromed steel

Scratches on the chromed steel base and lampshade ring

combining a restrained tubular structure with sculpted leather elements characteristic of the period

Good vintage condition with expected signs of age and a consistent patina

Fabric in good condition

Eleanora Peduzzi-Riva

Joe Colombo ‘Universale’ Chairs for Kartell velvet fabric Scratches on the chromed steelPair of 'Universale' or 'Model 4867' chairs designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, originally introduced in 1965 and produced in Italy in later editions including the 1980s. The Universale chair became recognized as one of the first injection molded plastic chairs produced using ABS, reflecting Colombo's exploration of industrial plastic furniture design during the Space Age period. Each chair is molded in white plastic with a continuous seat and back