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Seconda Chair

This is a chair. It was designed by Mario Botta and distributed by ICF, Inc.. It is dated 1982 and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is enameled steel, polyurethane. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by ICF, Inc.. It is credited Gift of I.C.F., Inc..

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  • 1978-144-1
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  • Armchair With Slip Seat (USA)
  • turned joined mahogany-veneered oak, horse hair upholstery (probably replaced).
  • Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.
  • 1938-58-1083
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Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 71.3 x 52 x 56.5 cm (28 1/16 x 20 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.)

It has the following markings

"Alias Italy" as label in plastic relief one side of the cylinder.

Cite this object as

Seconda Chair; Designed by Mario Botta (Swiss, b.1943); Distributed by ICF, Inc.; Switzerland; enameled steel, polyurethane; H x W x D: 71.3 x 52 x 56.5 cm (28 1/16 x 20 1/2 x 22 1/4 in.); Gift of I.C.F., Inc.; 1983-66-1

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