Joe Colombo mod. 4801 Plywood armchair, Italy 1965

Rare early '4801' plywood armchair by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy 1965. Stunning innovative design composed of three interlocking curved plywood elements; like a folded sculpture. The idea of Colombo was to design a lounge chair that could simply slot together with no, screws or fasteners of any kind. Marked underneath the seating with the production number. In perfect original condition with a stunning patina on the original lacquer.