An early “La Cova” seat object/chaise longue (“The Nest”),
designed by Gianni Ruffi*, 1969, for Poltronova, Italy, polyurethane, felt strips, ovoid polyurethane cushions, covered with white imitation leather, on castors, signed in felt-tip pen on the leather label: G. Ruffi/La cova, diameter approx. 215 cm. (DRAX)
Lit.:
G. Gramigna, Repertorio dell Design Italiano, I, Milan 2003, p. 212 and Milan 1985, p. 381
Provenance:
private ownership, Karlsruhe, purchased around 1970
One of the first examples produced. The edition was limited to altogether 25 items, not all of which were produced and only few of which have survived. The felt strips came from old soldiers’ uniforms, which gives the object the meaning of a “peaceful nest” “Oggetto-scultura per risposare in espanso preformato”.
(Gianni Ruffi)
15.03.2018 - 17:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 22,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 13,000.- to EUR 18,000.-
An early “La Cova” seat object/chaise longue (“The Nest”),
designed by Gianni Ruffi*, 1969, for Poltronova, Italy, polyurethane, felt strips, ovoid polyurethane cushions, covered with white imitation leather, on castors, signed in felt-tip pen on the leather label: G. Ruffi/La cova, diameter approx. 215 cm. (DRAX)
Lit.:
G. Gramigna, Repertorio dell Design Italiano, I, Milan 2003, p. 212 and Milan 1985, p. 381
Provenance:
private ownership, Karlsruhe, purchased around 1970
One of the first examples produced. The edition was limited to altogether 25 items, not all of which were produced and only few of which have survived. The felt strips came from old soldiers’ uniforms, which gives the object the meaning of a “peaceful nest” “Oggetto-scultura per risposare in espanso preformato”.
(Gianni Ruffi)
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| Auction: | Design First |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 15.03.2018 - 17:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 07.03. - 15.03.2018 |
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