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1930 Milano (IT)
1971 Milano (IT)
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Colombo initially trained as a painter and joined the Nuclear Painting movement before studying architecture at the Milan Politecnico. In 1962, he opened his own design office and led progressive Italian design with a series of products in new materials, mostly in plastics. He received many awards, among them two Compasso d'Oro in 1967 and 1970. His design innovations included one of the first one-piece injection-molded plastic chairs and a complete kitchen on wheels. Colombo worked for Bayer, Bernini, Kartell, Stilnovo, O-Luce, Comfort, Italora...
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P & A Collection
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'KD27' Lamp with tray |
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D E S I G N E R
Joe Colombo
P R O D U C E R
Kartell, Italy
1967
M A T E R I A L
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D I M E N S I O N S
polymetacrylate
ABS
Height 33 cm -diameter 25 cm
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Oluce
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'Colombo' Lamp |
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D E S I G N E R
Joe Colombo
P R O D U C E R
Oluce, Italy
1962
M A T E R I A L
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D I M E N S I O N S
laquered steel
Perspex diffuser
Height 23 cm - Width 26 cm
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Courtesy
Oluce
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'Coupé' Lamp |
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D E S I G N E R
Joe Colombo
P R O D U C E R
Oluce, Italy
1967
M A T E R I A L
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D I M E N S I O N S
metal
Base and reflector in black lacquered metal
Height 40 cm - Diam 23 cm
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Courtesy
P & A Collection
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'Flash' Sconce |
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D E S I G N E R
Joe Colombo
P R O D U C E R
Oluce, Italy
1968
M A T E R I A L
A N D
D I M E N S I O N S
enameled metal
Height 32 cm
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Courtesy
P & A Collection
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'KD24' Lamp |
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D E S I G N E R
Joe Colombo
P R O D U C E R
Kartell, Italy
1968
M A T E R I A L
A N D
D I M E N S I O N S
polymetacrylate
Stainless steel and ABS
Height 14,5 cm
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