Elda Chair by Joe Colombo 1963

The Elda chair, designed by Italian designer Joe Colombo in 1963, is an icon of 20th-century design. Revolutionary at the time of its creation, it introduced the innovative use of fiberglass in furniture, breaking away from traditional wood conventions for a more contemporary aesthetic.

Joe Colombo was an Italian designer renowned for combining pop aesthetics and high-tech materials with a total or environmental attitude toward design. Colombo anticipated that technology’s profound impact on society would increasingly allow people to retreat to the private spaces of their own homes. More accurate for today than the 1960s, his vision of a modern networked lifestyle was supported by furniture like the Elda armchair, whose cocoonlike seat and swiveling base created an ideal throne for the new citizen, comfortably connected to the world through the television, telephone, and other communication media.

The black fiberglass shell, swiveling 360 degrees, offers a striking contrast to the cognac leather cushions. The generously padded and distinctively tufted cushions ensure optimal comfort while enveloping the user in a cocoon of luxury.

The Elda chair takes its name from the designer’s wife, Elda, and symbolizes the perfect union of form and function. Its futuristic allure has earned it a place in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Louvre in Paris, attesting to its historical significance in the world of design.

Due to its iconic design and timeless character, the Elda chair has been featured in several films, including « The Hunger Games, » « Space 1999, » and « The Spy Who Loved Me, » adding to its global renown.This rare and sought-after piece remains a design classic, offering any interior an unmatched blend of elegance and comfort.