$3,600
B&B Italia Italy, 1969 / 1992 stretch fabric over polyurethane foam and rubber 43½ w x 48 d x 41 h in (110 x 122 x 104 cm)
This UP5 chair, also known as La Mamma, and UP6 ottoman were made in 1992 by B & B Italia with original 1969 upholstery.
Five examples of each were produced for a select group of museums and collectors. provenance: Specially made by B & B Italia for the present owner literature: Gaetano Pesce Architecture Design Art , Vanlaethem, pg. 52 discusses the UP series Repertorio 1950-1980 , Gramigna, pg. 288 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum , von Vegesack, ppg. 50-51
result: $3,600
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2008-04-01