20th Century Italian Cobra Dining Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, 1970, Set of 4

A striking set of four dining chairs designed by Giotto Stoppino, made in Italy in the 1970s. The chairs have tubular chrome-plated metal frame, finished with a black leather upholstery. Despite being over half a century old, they look as relevant and modern today as they did in the 1970s when they were produced. Nicknamed the “Cobra“ chair due to its cantilever design that resembles a cobra in the striking pose, it is hard to overstate the innovative approach Giotto Stoppino had to design and they are easily adaptable to any mid century or modern interior. A wonderful seating solution for any lover of great mid century design.

Giotto Stoppino (also known as Joe Stoppino) had a prolific career. He created several beautiful pieces such as the “Maia” chair (1969), the “Bino” lamp (1969) and the “Alessia” chair (1970). Giotto Stoppino was born in Milan in 1926. He studied in Venice then in Milan, where he graduated in 1951. from 1953 to 1968, he worked for the cabinet “Architetti Associati” founded by Vittorio Gregotti and Lodovico Meneghetti. At the same time, he joined the ADI, an association dedicated to industrial drawings (he was also the president from 1982 to 1984). At the end of the 1960s, Stoppino founded his own architectural and design studio. In 1972, he presented the ‘537’ lamp (Arteluce) and a nest of tables (Kartell) during the famous exhibition ‘Italy: the New Domestic Landscape’ in New-York. As talented designer, he received the prestigious prize Compasso d’Oro in 1979 for his credenza Sheraton. Stoppino deeply marked the Italian design by his innovative approach.

CONDITION
In Overall Good Condition. Please refer to photographs. Structurally sound with minor wear consistent with age.

SIZE
Height: 75 cm // 29.53 inches
Width: 58 cm // 22.83 inches
Depth: 44 cm // 17.32 inches
Seat Height: 50 cm // 19.69 inches