{"product_id":"addition-system-joe-colombo-pour-sormani-1967","title":"\"Addition System\" – Joe Colombo for Sormani (1967)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eExperience the modernist utopia of the 1960s with the iconic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003e\"Addition System\"\u003c\/b\u003e set, a revolutionary creation by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"133\"\u003eJoe Colombo\u003c\/b\u003e produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eSormani\u003c\/b\u003e in 1967. Conceived as a reflection on modular living and dynamic comfort, this duo consists of a perfectly ergonomic armchair and a polyurethane foam ottoman, upholstered in original vibrant orange fabric. An aesthetic and technical manifesto, essential for any serious collector of 20th-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe Revolutionary Concept of Modular Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eJoe Colombo was obsessed with the idea that furniture should adapt to people and space, not the other way around. The \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"114\"\u003eAddition System\u003c\/b\u003e is the perfect illustration of this philosophy:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Evolutionary Slat Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e The set is designed from vertical cushion-sections of different thicknesses and heights, upholstered with polyurethane foam. These anthropomorphic slats mimic the natural curves of the body to offer enveloping comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ingenuity of Assembly:\u003c\/b\u003e What is not immediately apparent is that all these sections are independent. They are connected at their base by a system of plastic or metal fasteners inserted into rails. At the time, this system allowed buyers to combine the slats to create a pouf, a low-back armchair, a high-back armchair, or even an infinite sofa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Radical Futuristic Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e With its wave or technological caterpillar look, this set completely breaks away from the classic armchair structure (no visible legs, no traditional armrests, no wooden frame). This is \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"265\"\u003eSpace Age\u003c\/i\u003e design at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eAnalysis of the Featured Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Here you have the royal version. The armchair combines low bolsters for the seat and higher bolsters for impeccable lumbar and back support. The accompanying ottoman extends the line to transform the set into a true reclining lounge chair.\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"322\"\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Impact of Color:\u003c\/b\u003e Mandarin\/vibrant orange is THE signature color of Joe Colombo and the Italian avant-garde of the late 60s. It brings an incredible visual energy that immediately catches the eye in a showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Colombo (Cesare Colombo, 1930–1971)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Addition System\" (Armchair + Ottoman)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Sormani (Italy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear of Creation:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Space Age \/ Italian Modernism \/ Radical Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Internal structure, molded polyurethane foam, concealed assembly fasteners, original stretch fabric upholstery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e💡 Gallerist's Staging Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19,0\"\u003e« Joe Colombo's Addition System is as much a sculpture as it is a piece of furniture. Its orange color magnificently pairs with contemporary artworks or Street Art\/Neo-Expressionist inspired pieces with contrasting accents. It's a piece that deserves space around it to \"breathe\" and assert its presence. »\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Abalone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59795900399950,"sku":null,"price":12000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1038\/0804\/1294\/files\/IMG_6679.jpg?v=1780490086","url":"https:\/\/villa5070.fr\/en\/products\/addition-system-joe-colombo-pour-sormani-1967","provider":"VILLA5070","version":"1.0","type":"link"}