JOE COLOMBO Elda Armchair

Elda Armchair. 1963. Early edition by Comfort, Italy. White leather upholstery and white fibreglass shell. Elda Armchair. Designed in 1963, the Elda armchair is one of Joe Colombo’s most celebrated and instantly. Recognizable creations. Named after his wife, Elda, the chair combines an imposing. Sculptural shell with a deeply upholstered interior, creating an enveloping and almost. Architectural form. Its moulded fibreglass shell was highly innovative for its time, while the generously padded. Leather cushions create a striking contrast between technological experimentation and. Comfort. Mounted on a rotating base, the Elda perfectly embodies Colombo’s futuristic. Vision of the domestic environment. More than sixty years after its creation, the Elda remains an icon of Italian design and a. Highly sought-after collector’s piece. This example is an original early edition, preserved with its original white leather upholstery. And white fibreglass shell. It remains in good original condition for an early example, with an. Authentic age-related patina and visible signs of use consistent with its age and history.