Artemide - Vico Magistretti - Chair - Selene - Plastic

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Vico Magistretti designed the Selene chair (1969) in brown plastic for Italy, a mid‑century modern piece measuring 76 cm high by 47 cm wide by 45 cm deep, produced by Artemide in the late 1960s and offered in good used condition with minor signs of wear.

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Vico Magistretti’s Selene (1969) became an icon of Italian design — the first chair made from a single piece of heat-hardened plastic. Born from years of experimenting with new plastics, it transformed the material from “cheap imitation” into modern luxury. Its curved seat and backrest wrap around the body for real comfort, while Artemide’s innovative molding technology made production possible in just five minutes. A true milestone of ’60s design.

Vico Magistretti’s Selene (1969) became an icon of Italian design — the first chair made from a single piece of heat-hardened plastic. Born from years of experimenting with new plastics, it transformed the material from “cheap imitation” into modern luxury. Its curved seat and backrest wrap around the body for real comfort, while Artemide’s innovative molding technology made production possible in just five minutes. A true milestone of ’60s design.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/ Brand
Artemide
Model
Selene
Designer/Artist/Maker
Vico Magistretti
Material
Plastic
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Brown
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
76 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
45 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
Sold by
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