Poltronova - De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi - Scacciapensieri - Armchair (2) - Wood, Textile

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The Scacciapensieri armchair, designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi and produced by Poltronova, dates from 1970–1980 and combines a black-lacquered bent-wood frame with red wool-fabric upholstery.

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La Scacciapensieri is a famous armchair designed by the trio of designers Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi around the 1970s (circa 1970–1976) and produced by the Tuscan company Poltronova.

Main features

• Design and shapes:
It is characterized by a continuous and fluid line in bent wood (multiplex) that outlines the supporting structure and the seat, reflecting the ironic and expressive spirit of Italian design of the era.
• Materials:
Structure in bent wood / plywood lacquered black paired with original coverings in red wool fabric

La Scacciapensieri is a famous armchair designed by the trio of designers Jonathan De Pas, Donato D’Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi around the 1970s (circa 1970–1976) and produced by the Tuscan company Poltronova.

Main features

• Design and shapes:
It is characterized by a continuous and fluid line in bent wood (multiplex) that outlines the supporting structure and the seat, reflecting the ironic and expressive spirit of Italian design of the era.
• Materials:
Structure in bent wood / plywood lacquered black paired with original coverings in red wool fabric

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Poltronova
Designer/artist/maker
De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi - Scacciapensieri
Material
Textile, Wood
Style
Mid-century modern
Colour
Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
78 cm
Width
88 cm
Depth
82 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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