Joe Colombo Elda Lounge Chair

The Elda Lounge Chair, designed by Joe Colombo in 1963, is one of the most recognizable pieces of Italian Space Age furniture. With its bold curves, futuristic shape, and incredibly comfortable seating, it"s easy to see why this chair has become such a design classic.

Named after Colombo"s wife, Elda, it was one of his first chair designs. Although designed in 1963, production didn"t begin until 1965, when it was first manufactured by the Italian company Comfort. The chair was later produced by Longhi and has remained a popular design ever since.

Colombo took inspiration from the hulls of boats when creating the chair"s distinctive shape. The large, curved shell is made from molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic, an innovative choice of material at the time. Its smooth, sculptural exterior gives the chair its unmistakable Space Age look, while the circular base allows it to swivel a full 360 degrees.

Inside, the Elda is all about comfort. Seven generously padded leather cushions create a soft and inviting seat, while the high, curved back wraps around the sitter almost like a cocoon. The shape also helps create a sense of privacy, making it the perfect chair to relax in.

Thanks to its futuristic appearance, the Elda has also made its way onto the big screen. It has appeared in several films and television series, including the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me, The Hunger Games, and Space: 1999.

This particular chair has a white fiberglass shell combined with newly upholstered black leather cushions. The fresh upholstery gives it a clean, luxurious look while staying true to the original design.

More than sixty years after it was first designed, the Elda still looks remarkably modern. Whether placed in a contemporary interior or alongside other vintage furniture, it"s a real eye-catcher and a fantastic example of Joe Colombo"s forward-thinking approach to design.

Width :     95 cm / 37.4 inch

Depth :     100 cm / 39.37 inch

Height :     100 cm / 39.37 inch

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