Alessandro Mendini
Wassily Chair
Studio Alchimia
Italy, 1978
Chrome - plated steel, leather
34 w by 25.5 d and 33 h
Mendini's works originated from redesigning renowned furniture pieces by former designers by including various ornamental details such as; different colours and textures, managing to accomplish vast decorative aspects. Alessandro Mendini wanted to redecorate the modern Wassily chair for Studio Alchimia, of which Marcel Breuer had originally created. He accomplished such a task by transforming it an innovative way by using leader, creating a smug effect and implementing the military pattern into the piece of furniture. Doing so, Mendini managed to create an innovative design, modernising the era of the 1970's in Italy.
Bibliography
Designophy, 2001-2010. Alessandro Mendini. [Online]
Available at: http://www.designophy.com/designpedia/design-designer-1000000016-alessandro-mendini.htm
[Accessed 14 November 2012].
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