Cassina - Archizoom Associati - Armchair - AEO - Textile - AEO

We present a rare AEO armchair, designed in 1973 by the collective Archizoom Associati for Cassina, an icon of Italian radical design and a symbol of the aesthetic revolution of the 1970s. This piece, fully reupholstered in an elegant high-quality white fabric, combines the minimalist purity of the new covering with the authentic patina of a structure bearing the marks of time, giving the object a unique and unrepeatable character. The supporting frame, made of chromed and painted tubular steel, retains the light oxidation and micro-abrasions typical of a piece cared for over more than four decades. These imperfections are not defects but testimonies of a history: fine scratches on the bars, slight color variations at the joints, a subtle opacity of the chrome that narrates the passing years without compromising the structural integrity. The sled base, with its four contact points, maintains the original stability and the formal balance that made the AEO an anti-conventional manifesto. The new white fabric covering—made of virgin wool bouclé mixed with cotton, soft to the touch and resistant to wear—was custom-made by a specialized workshop, respecting the geometric lines of the original design. The cushions, generous and enveloping, were reupholstered with high-density foam and polyester padding, ensuring contemporary comfort without altering the sculptural volume of the seat. The pure white of the fabric creates a stark contrast with the metal structure, highlighting the clean lines and giving the armchair a new life, ready to fit into modern or eclectic interiors. The AEO is not just a piece of furniture: it is a piece of design history, presented here in a 'worn but regenerated' version, ideal for collectors attentive to the narrative of objects.