Vintage Elda armchair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy 1960

Iconic Elda chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy – circa 1960. The leather has tears and wear. The fiberglass is in very good condition. The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lounge chair is one of the first designs using new material fiberglass in a great amount. Joe Colombo named this design ‘Elda’ in honor of his wife. The white fiberglass shell is fitted with black leather cushions that support the sitter from all sides. The way the leather is tufted in thick tubes characterizes the ‘Elda’ lounge chair in an unparalleled manner. The ‘Elda’ chair is also represented in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Louvre in Paris. Designer: Joe Colombo Manufacturer: Comfort Country: Italy Model: Elda lounge chair Design Design period: circa 1950 Date of manufacturing: 1950’s Size in cm: WxDxH 95x92x93 seat height 40 Material: Fiberglass Black leather Condition: Fair The leather has tears and wear The fiberglass shell is in very good condition