Lotus Armchairs by Ico and Luisa Parisi, Mid-20th Century, Set of 2

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Pair of Lotus armchairs is an elegant piece of design furniture manufactured by Ico and Luisa Parisi in the mid-20th … more Pair of Lotus armchairs is an elegant piece of design furniture manufactured by Ico and Luisa Parisi in the mid-20th Century Rare pair of armchairs model Lotus realized by the designer Ico Parisi for his editor MIM Roma. Black Metal chrome structure and yellow leather seat. MIM label on the armchairs. Ico Parisi (Palermo, 1916 - Como, 1996) was an Italian architect and designer, considered as one of the most important figures of the 20th century design. His activity, characterized by continuous experimentation, was a tireless research through architecture, art and design. The crucial encounters with Bruno Munari, Lucio Fontana and Fausto Melotti deeply mark his life and work. Around the 1950s, he founded, with his wife Luisa Aiani, the studio La Ruera which will cease its activity in 1995. Parisi won the Gold Medal at the 10th Milan Triennale with his work Pavilion Soggiorno. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
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