Item nr. 25132

Collectible rationalist children chair from the Asilo Sant Elia, Como

DesignerTerragni Giuseppe

ProductionItaly 1936

DescriptionBiography
Giuseppe Terragni (1904–1943) was one of the leading architects of Italian Rationalism. Born in Meda and active mainly in Como, he trained at the Polytechnic University of Milan. His architecture is characterized by the use of simple geometric shapes, reinforced concrete structures, transparency, and a strong focus on the relationship between function and space.
Among his most important works are the Casa del Fascio in Como and the Sant'Elia Nursery School. He died prematurely at the age of 39, leaving a fundamental legacy for modern Italian architecture.
Asilo Sant'Elia (1936-1937) – furnishings
Terragni designed simple, functional, child-friendly furnishings. Tables and chairs had essential shapes, inexpensive materials, and rounded edges to ensure safety, autonomy, and order. Architecture and furnishings were conceived as a single rational project.

MaterialLacquered metal tube | plywood

Dimension35 x 35 x Seating HT 29 x Total HT 55 cm

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