As promised, the second Design Icon of the Week after the wonderful Radiofonografo Brionvega protagonist of Tuesday’s in-depth analysis.

During the twentieth century many pieces of furniture have become true icons of design.

A special place is certainly occupied by the Medea chairs, designed by Vittorio Nobili for the Tagliabue Brothers.
Produced since the 50s, over time they have become an emblem of Italian design of the 900.
Made of curved plywood and polished polyester, they have a special double curvature of wood, probably borrowed from the great masters of stars and stripes design.

Medea chairs were immediately appreciated, so much so that they were reported at the Compasso d’Oro in 1956.

The award, established in 1954, is the oldest and most authoritative design award in the world.

Born from an idea of Gio Ponti, it was for years organized by the Rinascente department stores, in order to highlight the value and quality of the products of Italian design then in its infancy. [Click here to learn more]