Sunday, September 13, 2009

Joe Colombo

Tube chair, 1969
Source: architectturadesign
Elda armchair, 1970
Source: architectturadesign


Coupe lamp, 1967
Source: designspongeonline

Body plastic trolley, 1970
Source: twentyfirstcenturyret





Roll chair, 1962
Source: neublack


Joe Colombo (1930-1971) was a futuristic industrial designer, although he had a short life but his work has a huge impact in his era as well as in present days. He explored new materials and collaborates with advanced production technologies to create futuristic and flexible products to fit into a small living space. His design was nothing like existing modern furniture; his concept was to create something which is better suited for a small mobile space and to make a use of a space fully. For example, the all-in-one body trolley it is mobile and has rotating drawers it is handy for household and office use, and the tube chair can be assembled when using and stack into one when not in use to save space.

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