Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, 1959

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Vintage Design

Monofilo chairs are very rare handcrafted creations made from the union of nylon and iron, conceived in post-war Florence they amaze for the extraordinary visionary nature of the project, conceived by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti and Marta Forlani. They draw their origin and inspiration from soap bubbles and the shapes they take within a closed perimeter. The reference is to the study of the minimum surfaces, necessary in the design of membranes and tensile structures, light structures with taut wires such as monofilament. In this sense these objects, due to their structural and constructive setting, can also be read as an original and unique interpretation on a reduced scale of tensile architecture which, precisely between the end of the 50s and the beginning of the 60s, received new impulses thanks to the foundation of the Institute for Light Structures in Stuttgart, not far from the Hochschule für Gestaltung in Ulm attended by Grassi.

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Creator	Luciano Grassi (Designer)
Manufacturer	Luciano Grassi (Designer)
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year	1959
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Product Code	KKZ-1814262
Restoration and Damage Details	Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. We have kept the work in the state of the find, the iron has the patina of time and the Nylon has cracks. At the request of the buyer, our restorers can restore the work (the price of any restoration is incl
Materials	Iron, Nylon
Color	Black
Width	80 cm 80 cm
Depth	93 cm 93 cm
Height	80 cm 80 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

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Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

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Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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