Pair of “Cobra” Chairs by Giotto Stoppino for Kartell – 1970

Beautiful duo of chairs by giotto stoppino for kartell. Designed in 1970, these seats are composed of a heavy tubular structure in chromed metal in the shape of a snake. The seats are padded with foam and upholstered in ivory white leather. The cushion which was attached to the original backrest is missing but this does not hinder the use of the chairs and makes the whole thing lighter. Giotto stoppino (1926-2011): italian designer. He studied in venice then in milan where he graduated in 1951. From 1953 to 1968, he worked in the “architetti associati” firm of vittorio gregotti and lodovico meneghetti. At the same time, he joined the association of industrial designs and models (adi), of which he was president from 1982 to 1984. At the end of the 1960s, stoppino founded his own architecture and design studio.symbol of his success: he received the prestigious compasso d'oro in 1979 for the sheraton buffet. Stoppino has had a profound impact on italian design with his innovative vision. ******** period: 1970 excellent condition of the structure. Delivery possible, in france and internationally dimensions: armchair: height: 74 cm / width: 58 cm / depth: 48 cm seat: height: 48 cm reference: 150724.3.