Evarist Mora Coliseum Armchair
Low - backed, Art Déco - inspired chair, distinguished by the geometry
of its cubic shapes. A distinctive historical piece that cossets you in
elegant comfort. The Coliseum armchair is a re-edition of the model
created by Evarist Mora for the VIII Salón del Hogar Moderno in 1942.
The exhibition organized by the Foment de les Arts Decoratives was held
annually in unusual settings. The 1942 edition took place in the dome
of the Coliseum cinema on Barcelona's Gran Vía and featured furniture,
domestic accessories and other "avantgarde" designs.
The mid-20th
century saw the beginnings of industrial design in Spain, which was
drawn magnet-like to functionalism. In Germany the Ulm school, direct
heir to the Bauhaus, was at its height. At that same time, Evarist
Mora, decorator of well-known shops such as Gonzalo Comella and El
Dique Flotante, designed this chair. It is reminiscent of 1920s Art
Déco, both in its concept of furniture as an object, drawing its
inspiration from geometric abstraction. It embodies craftsmanship
rather than mass production.
The Coliseum armchair is a geometric cube
that its designer's skill has transformed into a piece of furniture.
Fully upholstered, with a wide base and low, slightly inclined back of
the same height as the arms, it is a warm, enveloping armchair, ideal
for reading, contemplation or conversation. Rather than sitting on
legs, the Coliseum sits on the floor on a perfectly square wooden
frame, which echoes the geometric theme. Attractive and comfortable,
its cubic shape dominates the space around it and produces a great
visual impact. The Coliseum chair is especially suitable for
conversations in waiting rooms, hotel lobbies or similar settings.
Moreover, it is a part of the history of Spanish design that can still
be enjoyed in our homes.
Design:
Evarist Mora
Year:
1942
Manufacturer:
Santa & Cole
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