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1980

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1986

  • We acquired this object.

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Terna Chair

This is a chair. It was designed by G. Cairoli and manufactured by Seccose. It is dated 1985–86 and we acquired it in 1986. Its medium is steel, enamel, rubber, plastic. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

  • Embryo Chair Chair
  • aluminum, neoprene, polyurethane foam.
  • Gift of George R. Kravis II.
  • 2016-5-12
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  • 4860 Side Chair
  • injection-molded abs plastic, rubber.
  • Gift of Dr. Herbert Appel.
  • 1986-115-1

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 78.5 x 47 x 44 cm (30 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 17 5/16 in.)

It has the following markings

molded raised letters on underside of plastic seat: "SECCOSE / MOD DEP."

Cite this object as

Terna Chair; Designed by G. Cairoli; Manufactured by Seccose; Italy; steel, enamel, rubber, plastic; H x W x D: 78.5 x 47 x 44 cm (30 7/8 x 18 1/2 x 17 5/16 in.); 1986-96-1-a,b

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