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Memphis First Chair by Michele de Lucchi circa 1983

$1,200
£905.97
€1,060.37
CA$1,705.20
A$1,734.35
CHF 991.73
MX$20,978.39
NOK 11,619.78
SEK 11,616.99
DKK 7,926.89

About the Item

Early production Memphis First chair designed by Michele de Lucchi this chair that was purchased by the original owner who was working at the de Lucchi design studio in the 1980s in Milano. One of the better known designs of the Memphis design era, the chair is a reference to the celestial bodies moving in space in relation to one another. Constructed of powdered coated steel frame and lacquered wood. The round seat back is designed to move with the seater.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.44 in (90.02 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60.03 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45.01 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45.01 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1983
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition. In general we would like to point out that all vintage items on 1stdibs have minor imperfections such as little scratches. Mayor imperfections are always shown on pictures or mentioned.
  • Seller Location:
    Oakland, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7361247857502

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