Item Description
An icon of Anti-Design. Massive scale, natural brown leather, and the ultimate collector’s statement piece. The Icon. Few designs blur the line between brutalist sculpture and cozy refuge like the legendary “Joe” armchair. Designed in 1970 by De Pas, D’Urbino & Lomazzi for Poltronova, this piece was a radical homage to Joe Colombo—and a deliberate middle finger to the rigid, minimalist furniture of the era. Inspired by a well-worn baseball glove, it is part pop art, part architecture, and entirely unforgettable. This Piece. Offered here is a museum-quality vintage example from the 1970s, retaining the soulful patina only decades of honest character can provide. Upholstered in rich, natural brown leather, this chair has evolved into a deep, burnished cognac hue—softer and more nuanced than any modern reissue. The five massive, rounded slabs float like catcher’s mitts, cradling the sitter in a low, grounded, almost primal embrace. Condition. Vintage, excellent structural condition. The leather shows authentic signs of age: subtle graining, light surface marks, and a gorgeous worn-in softness that cannot be faked. No rips, tears, or odors. The original padded base is stable and sturdy. Why It Matters. This is not a chair for the timid. It is for the serious collector who wants a conversation piece that delivers physical comfort. In a world of mass production, the “Joe” chair remains a landmark of Italian radical design—equal parts humor, protest, and luxury. Dimensions: · Height: 35 in. (89 cm) · Width: 55 in. (140 cm) · Depth: 39 in. (99 cm) · Seat Height: 13 in. (33 cm) Shipping: Freight shipping available worldwide. Crating included.
