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Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Vitra, Switzerland, 1986
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De Kwakel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2021 • 149 sales
Product description
An iconic Teodora chair designed in 1986 by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Vitra in Switzerland. This striking piece represents a mature moment in Sottsass’ postmodern practice, where radical form, symbolism, and refined production converge.
The Teodora chair is defined by its bold architectural composition. The laminated wooden structure is articulated through strong vertical planes and horizontal bases, finished in a distinctive graphic pattern that emphasizes surface as a communicative element. In contrast, the curved, moulded perspex backrest introduces transparency and softness, creating a deliberate tension between opacity and lightness, solidity and immateriality. The chair reads as both furniture and constructed sign — a core principle in Sottsass’ thinking.
Rather than seeking visual neutrality or ergonomic invisibility, the Teodora chair asserts presence and meaning. It reflects the postmodern belief that design is a cultural language, capable of expressing emotion, narrative, and ideology. Produced by Vitra with great precision, the chair stands as a collectible design object and a clear statement of late-20th-century experimental furniture.
About the Designer
Ettore Sottsass was one of the most influential figures in international design and architecture. As founder of the Memphis movement, he challenged modernist orthodoxy by reintroducing color, symbolism, and emotional resonance into design. His work spans furniture, architecture, and industrial design, and is represented in major museum collections worldwide.
Condition
In very good condition, with minimal signs of use consistent with age.
Details
Designer: Ettore Sottsass
Producer: Vitra
Country: Switzerland
Year: 1986
Materials: Laminated wood, moulded perspex
Dimensions H 82 x W 56 x D 55 cm, seat heigt 45 cm
Stock nr 02050126SC
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGrey, Transparent, WhiteMaterialPlexiglassNumber of items1BrandEttore SottsassHeight82 cmWidth56 cmDepth55 cmSeat height45 cmSigns of usageScratches
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De Kwakel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2021 • 149 sales