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The Joe Colombo Elda chair from 1963. A combination of top comfort and top design! This design chair / seat was designed by Joe Colombo for Comfort in 1963. This is one of the first pieces of furniture named after his wife Elda. Joe Colombo had a short but very brilliant career. The chair is inspired by shipbuilding technology. The Elda chair was the first chair with a completely self-supporting fiberglass frame. The chair is incredibly comfortable thanks to the 7 supportive cushions, the rotating base and the generous proportions. Joe Colombo was one of the most influential product designers in Italy. Sadly, he died in 1971 at the age of 41. He was known for his multifunctional objects. Joe Colombo's Elda chair has also been seen in some world famous movies such as "The Hunger Games" in 2012 and the James Bond movie "The spy who loved me" in 1977. The chair is of a first-class design and gives a warm, cozy feeling in its shell-shaped backrest. The “Full White version” is unique and rarely comes onto the market. In exceptionally beautiful and mint condition! #eldachair #joecolombo
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Patrick O'Brian • HMS Surprise
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John F. Kennedy • The Letters of John F. Kennedy
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