large Ico Parisi 812 three seat sofa, prototype, executed by A. Colombo 1953

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Ico Parisi model n. 812 three seat sofa "a uovo" executed for a private residence in Como by Ariberto Colombo in 1953 re-upholstery in ivory and black velvet Wooden frame, black painted brass legs, foam paddingthree seats, five feetperfect conditionsold with a certificate from Ico Parisi Archive this piece is an extremely rare prototype executed by Ariberto Colombo, probably no more than a pair, afterwards produced by F.lli Cassina with number 812 "the egg sofa" paired with the famous armchairs produced by F.lli Cassina with model .n 813 "the egg chair"Measures: 238 x 100 , height 93 cm ; height seat: 41 cm BiblioR. Lietti, Ico Parisi. Design catalogo ragionato 1936-1960, Silvana Editoriale, Cinisello Balsamo 2017, pp. 520-523'Mobili italiani per l'America', Domus, no. 292, March 1954, p. 66Roberto Aloi, Mobili Tipo: Presentazione Dell'Arch. Agnoldomenico Pica, Milan, 1956, p. 219<br>"....Its design was so innovative and perfect in its proportions that Gio Ponti could do nothing but write the following words to Ico in one of his famous little letters:Dear Parisi... I have admired that masterful sofa. I am filled with admiration for it, and I lay that admiration at the feet of the *magister*... Roberta Lietti Archivio del Design di Ico Parisi. <br>a similar rare Uovo Chair, model 813, same upholstery, was sold in Important Auction by Phillips in London 21/03/2019 at £75.000<br><br>

ivory and black velvet, Wooden frame, black painted brass legs, foam padding

Measures: 238 x 100 , height 93 cm ; height seat: 41 cm

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238 x 100 , height 93 cm ; height seat: 41 cm