ABCD ARMCHAIR & LIGHT LAMPADA POLTRONA

The ABCD armchair is the acme of design and it continues to surprise us today. Through subtle changes to Caccia Dominioni’s original concept and drawing, this very traditional reading chair has been updated to meet the needs of contemporary living. ABCD is at once classic and timeless – memorable for its fine details. It is easy to move thanks to two small wheels yet retains its stability. The back legs differ in shape to the front ones in a playful nod to the chair’s square, octagonal and circular forms that are not apparent at first glance. The upholstery studs play a technical and decorative role – invisible from the front but offering a contrasting outline when seen from the side. A nod at Pop Art that Roy Lichtenstein would have approved of.

The lampada poltrona it’s an adjustable spotlight attached to a length of leather and weighted at either end to ensure it stays in place. The idea is taken from the finest tailors who place lead tape into their jacket hems to guarantee the perfect hang. The press-button switch is both functional and decorative and archetypal in its own right. In common with many of his designs, Caccia Dominioni placed a premium on mobility – the lamp can easily be moved from one room to the next, more of an accessory than a piece of furniture.

Available at the Chalandri store