Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo 1950

Beautiful pair of chairs by italian ico parisi. New seat covered in ecru velvet. Born in 1916 in palermo, italy, the architect and designer domenico, known as "ico" parisi, trained in building construction between 1931 and 1935 in come. The following year he worked for the rationalist architect giuseppe terragni, and became one of the founding members of the architectural groups alta quota and gruppo como. In the late 1930s, parisi worked as a film director. In 1945, he organized the first exhibition of contemporary furniture in come, which was followed by many other editions. In 1947, he married luisa aiani, a former pupil of gio ponti and a member of alta quota. In 1948, the couple founded the design studio la ruota in come. Between 1949 and 1952, parisi studied architecture at the atheneum institute in lausanne, under the direction of alberto sartoris. In 1952, he became a member of the art club of milan. In 1956, he became a member of the associazone per il disegno industriale (adi). Parisi's design embodies the modern italian style of the 1950s, and includes many interiors, furniture made of wood and metal, glassware, jewelry, architectural projects, which he designed alone or with his wife luisa. Their studio is also a meeting place for collaborations between established artists and designers of the time. His clients include singer and sons, altamira, m.i.m., longhi, and cassina. Parisi died in 1996.

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