large Ico Parisi model n. 812 three seat sofa “a uovo”
executed for a private residence in Como by Ariberto Colombo in 1953
re-upholstery in ivory and black velvet
Wooden frame, black painted brass legs, foam padding
three seats, five feet
perfect condition
sold with a certificate from Ico Parisi Archive
this piece is an extremely rare prototype executed by Ariberto Colombo, probably no more than a pair, afterwards produced by F.lli Cassina with number 812 “the egg sofa” paired with the famous armchairs produced by F.lli Cassina with model .n 813 “the egg chair”
Measures: 238 x 100 , height 93 cm ; height seat: 41 cm
Biblio:
R. Lietti, Ico Parisi. Design catalogo ragionato 1936-1960, Silvana Editoriale, Cinisello Balsamo 2017, pp. 520-523
‘Mobili italiani per l’America’, Domus, no. 292, March 1954, p. 66
Roberto Aloi, Mobili Tipo: Presentazione Dell’Arch. Agnoldomenico Pica, Milan, 1956, p. 219

“….Its design was so innovative and perfect in its proportions that Gio Ponti could do nothing but write the following words to Ico in one of his famous little letters:Dear Parisi… I have admired that masterful sofa. I am filled with admiration for it, and I lay that admiration at the feet of the *magister*…
Roberta Lietti Archivio del Design di Ico Parisi.”

a similar rare Uovo Chair, model 813, same upholstery, was sold in Important Auction by Phillips in London 21/03/2019 at £75.000