Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood Wood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century, circa 1963.
Plywood, Wood, Bentwood
Joe Colombo Chair No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, 1960s, One of Two
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of two "interlocking" lounge chairs designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in midcentury.
Plywood
Joe Colombo Coupè Floor Lamp in White Lacquered Metal by Oluce 1967 Italy
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
In addition to numerous architectural projects, Colombo lent his design expertise to several now-iconic furnishings, such as his No. 4801 chair produced for Kartel (1963–64), which c...
Metal
Joe Colombo Coupè 3320R Floor Lamp in White Lacquered Metal by Oluce 1967 Italy
By Joe Colombo, Oluce
Located in Cascina, Pisa
In addition to numerous architectural projects, Colombo lent his design expertise to several now-iconic furnishings, such as his No. 4801 chair produced for Kartel (1963–64), which c...
Metal
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Joe Colombo Plywood Black 4801 Lounge Chair, Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in London, GB
4801 lounge chair by Joe Colombo in very good condition.
Plywood
Joe Colombo 4801 Lounge Chair for Kartell
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joe Colombo 4801 Bentwood Lounge Chair For Kartell
4801 Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Berlin, DE
Constructed out of three interlocking pieces of molded plywood. No glue, screws or nails used! This design required two years of development prior to its production. The 4801 lounge...
Plywood
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H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Pair of '4801' cream colored lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in amstelveen, NL
"interlocking" lounge chairs designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1960s Joe Colombo''s iconic 4801 armchair is designed in 1963-1964.
Plywood
Joe Colombo Plywood Lounge Chair '4801'
By Joe Colombo
Located in New York, NY
Original Colombo lounge chair with three interlocking bent plywood sections. Vintage series only made 1963-1964 for Kartell in Italy. This example still has rare removable leather c...
Leather, Plywood
Joe Colombo armchair mod. 4801 for Kartell, 1963
By Joe Colombo
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Amazing chair in original condition. The incredible design is timeless, the original painting is in excellent condition. The seat looks uncomfortable but actually its quite comfort...
Plywood
Joe Colombo Numbered Armchairs Model 4801
By Joe Colombo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An armchair, Model 4801, designed by Joe Colombo, 1963/64, for Kartell/Noviglio, three-part construction of moulded laminated wood, original white lacquer coating.
Wood
Pair of Early 4801 Chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of early Joe Colombo 4801 Chairs in excellent original condition.
Wood, Lacquer
JOE COLOMBO Numbered Armchairs Model 4801
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An armchair, Model 4801, designed by Joe Colombo, 1963/64, for Kartell/Noviglio, three-part construction of moulded laminated wood, original white lacquer coating
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H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Joe Colombo Wall Lamp 671 in Black Metal by Oluce Colombo Luce Serie 1970s Italy
By Oluce, Joe Colombo
Located in Cascina, Pisa
In addition to numerous architectural projects, Colombo lent his design expertise to several now-iconic furnishings, such as his No. 4801 chair produced for Kartel (1963–64), which c...
Metal, Aluminum
Joe Colombo for Kartell 4801 Lounge Chair
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Joe Colombo for Kartell 4801 Lounge Chair. From original owner.
Plywood
Joe Colombo 4801 for Kartell Lounge Chair
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in New York, NY
Very nice example of the Classic Colombo Interlocking Plywood 4801 for Kartell designed 1963. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, norm...
1st Edition 4801 Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
One of the 1st, small run of numbered lacquered edition of the Classic Colombo designed bent plywood chair, this one number 21!
Plywood
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H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Joe Colombo Chairs No. 4801, Black Plywood, Kartell, Italy, circa 1963
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A pair of "interlocking" lounge chairs by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, manufactured in Mid-Century.
Plywood
Joe Colombo Mod. 4801 Plywood Armchair, Italy, 1965
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare early '4801' plywood armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, 1965.
Plywood
Joe Colombo's Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair For Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Sittard, NL
Constructed of three interlocking pieces of molded plywood. No glue, scews or nails used ! This design required two years of development prior to its production. The 4801 lounge c...
Plywood
Plywood 4801 lounge chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Constructed of three interlocking pieces of molded plywood, this design required two years of development prior to its production. The 4801 lounge chair were only produced in 1963-19...
Plywood 4801 lounge chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Constructed of three interlocking pieces of molded plywood, this design required two years of development prior to its production. The 4801 lounge chair were only produced in 1963-19...
Plywood
4801 Lounge Plywood Chair By Joe Colombo For Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Maastricht, NL
Constructed out of three interlocking pieces of molded plywood. No glue, scews or nails used! This design required two years of development prior to its production. The 4801 loung...
Plywood
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H 22.84 in W 26.38 in D 28.35 in
Joe Colombo's Plywood 4801 Lounge Chair for Kartell with Ottomann
By Joe Colombo
Located in Brussels, BE
Very rare, never seen before, this lounge chair with ottoman ! ! Original lacquered plywood, marked production number 48. so 1 of first ever made !! Constructed of three interlock...
Plywood
Acrylic 4810 Armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, 2011
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Joe Colombo Producer - Kartell Model - Model 4801 Armchair Design Period - Sixties (Kartell Edition 2011) Measurements - Width 64 cm x Depth 64 cm x Height 58 cm x Se...
Acrylic
Joe Colombo '4801' Lounge Chair for Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in San Diego, CA
Pressed plywood lounge chair '4801' by Joe Colombo for Kartell. Made in Italy, circa 1963-1964.
A Pair of Joe Colombo for Kartell Steam-bent Armchairs #4801.
Located in New York, NY
Formed of three pieces of steam-bent plywood elements, painted white, with upholstered cushions. Each numbered - 244 and 248.
Plywood, Paint
4801 Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Sundridge, GB
An early example of this bent ply lounge chair, they were produced for a short time from 1963/4 and all numbered, this chair is number 21 stamped on each of the three pieces that ma...
Joe Colombo Orange 4801 Lounge Chair by Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Haderslev, DK
Iconic all original 4801 lounge chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell 1960s.
Plywood, Lacquer
Ettore Sottsass Callimaco Floor Lamp for Artemide
By Ettore Sottsass, Artemide
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ettore Sottsass 'Callimaco' floor lamp for Artemide. Originally created in 1982, Ettore Sottsass’ “horn” of light creates the remarkable illusion of an oversized musical instrument...
Aluminum
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$3,700 / set
H 29.73 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vico Magistretti "122" Chairs for Cassina, 1967, Set of 2
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Vico Magistretti "122" chairs for Cassina, black structure, Italy, 1967 set of two. The "122" chairs designed by Vico Magistretti in 1967 have a sculptural design, created with a wo...
Leather, Beech, Plywood
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$7,586 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
$13,505 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
$4,950 / item
H 12 in W 48 in D 48 in
Modern Fiberglass Coffee Table by Mike Ruiz-Serra, Customizable in Any RAL Color
By Mike Ruiz Serra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Mike Ruiz-Serra, the Quad has four hemispherical legs and is cast in fiberglass, giving it a unique satin finish that is extremely lightweight, strong, and durable. Its s...
Fiberglass
Sold|$6,458
H 22.84 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Joe Colombo per Kartell Poltrona Mod. 4801 Numerata n.29, Italia 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Naples, IT
Fantastica e grande poltrona in legno faggio curvato bianco, Mod. 4801 Designer Joe Colombo e prodotta da Kartell in Italia , un icona del Modernismo Italiano. Un numero limitato di ...
Leather, Wood
Ceiling Light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo
By Stilnovo, Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceiling light by Gaetano Sciolari for Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950. Aluminum frame with anodized copper finish, featuring a unique etched spiral within th...
Copper, Steel
$12,682 / item
H 25.99 in W 45.28 in D 35.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina, Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa. Th...
Metal
$32,000 / item
H 25.99 in W 94.49 in D 38.19 in
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three-Seater Sofa by Cassina, Upholstered, Italy
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
Metal
$4,110
H 24.81 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carlotta Lounge Chair by Tobia & Afra Scarpa for Cassina, Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of two 'Carlotta' lounge chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina. The minimalist structure features joined wood frames, providing a sturdy base for the two movable cushions....
Fabric, Wood
$2,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 17.33 in D 19.89 in
Joe Colombo Chairs Sedia Universale 4867 by Kartell Vintage Made in Italy
By Joe Colombo, Kartell
Located in Vancouver, BC
A Colombo classic! It's safe to say these are making a comeback in modern interiors today and its sensibility can match well with a wide range of materialities. The design is also it...
Plastic
Pair of Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Maison Gouffé
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Superb pair of Jean Royere / Maison Gouffe style armchairs, upholstered in pure Alpaca. High quality hand-made beech frames and newly upholstered in a beige / stone premium 100% alpa...
Alpaca, Beech
$23,486 / set
H 23.63 in W 26.78 in D 41.34 in
COR Model Corbi Modular Sofa by Klaus Uredat 2x limegreen Lounge Chair
By COR, Klaus Uredat
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare and stunning Modular sectional sofa /Lounge Chair designed by Klaus Uredat in 1969 for german manufacturer COR. It is a pure 70ties design. It consist 2 seating module...
Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood
He died tragically young, and his career as a designer lasted little more than 10 years. But through the 1960s, Joe Colombo proved himself one of the field’s most provocative and original thinkers, and he produced a remarkably large array of innovative chairs, table lamps and other lighting and furniture as well as product designs. Even today, the creations of Joe Colombo have the power to surprise.
Cesare “Joe” Colombo was born in Milan, the son of an electrical-components manufacturer. He was a creative child — he loved to build huge structures from Meccano pieces — and in college he studied painting and sculpture before switching to architecture.
In the early 1950s, Colombo made and exhibited paintings and sculptures as part of an art movement that responded to the new Nuclear Age, and futuristic thinking would inform his entire career. He took up design not long after his father fell ill in 1958, and he and his brother, Gianni, were called upon to run the family company.
Colombo expanded the business to include the making of plastics — a primary material in almost all his later designs. One of his first, made in collaboration with his brother, was the Acrilica table lamp (1962), composed of a wave-shaped piece of clear acrylic resin that diffused light cast by a bulb concealed in the lamp’s metal base. A year later, Colombo produced his best-known furniture design, the Elda armchair (1963): a modernist wingback chair with a womb-like plastic frame upholstered in thick leather pads.
Portability and adaptability were keynotes of many Colombo designs, made for a more mobile society in which people would take their living environments with them. One of his most striking pieces is the Tube chair (1969). It comprises four foam-padded plastic cylinders that fit inside one another. The components, which are held together by metal clips, can be configured in a variety of seating shapes (his Additional Living System seating is similarly versatile).
Vintage Tube chairs generally sell for about $9,000 in good condition; Elda chairs for about $7,000. A small Colombo design such as the plastic Boby trolley — an office organizer on wheels, designed in 1970 — is priced in the range of $700.
As Colombo intended, his designs are best suited to a modern decor. If your tastes run to sleek, glossy Space Age looks, the work of Joe Colombo offers you a myriad of choices.
Find vintage Joe Colombo lamps, seating and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.