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ANTONIO CITTERIO FOR B&B ITALIA – TWO “SITY” MODULAR ARMCHAIRS – EARLY PRODUCTION, 1987 Rare pair of modular armchairs belonging to the Sity seating system, designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia and awarded the Compasso d’Oro ADI in 1987. The two elements originate from an important original composition consisting of six modules, manufactured on 5 January 1987 and now offered through separate lots. This lot includes exclusively the two armchairs illustrated in the photographs, comprising a total of 2 modules. Each seat is complete with its respective original seat and back cushions. An icon of Italian design One of the most important projects in late 20th-century Italian design, Sity profoundly renewed the traditional concept of the sofa. Designed by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, the system introduced a new vision of contemporary living: no longer a single static element, but a genuine domestic architecture composed of freely configurable modules capable of adapting to different spaces and ways of living. The historical importance of the project was recognised in 1987 with the Compasso d’Oro ADI, Italy’s most prestigious industrial design award. The jury acknowledged the typologically advanced nature of the system and its ability to interpret the evolution of contemporary living while radically renewing the concept of domestic upholstered furniture. Sity is still regarded as one of the most influential seating systems produced by B&B Italia and one of the defining works of Antonio Citterio’s career. With remarkable foresight, it anticipated the flexible and modular approach to living spaces that would characterise design in the following decades. Early 1987 production The two armchairs belong to the model’s early production, as confirmed by the original B&B Italia labels and the documentation relating to the complete composition, dated 5 January 1987. Both modules retain their refined original B&B Italia upholstery, combining salmon-coloured fabric on the structures with the original multicoloured geometric pattern of the cushions. Typical of the finest Italian production of the 1980s, this colour combination gives the chairs a strong graphic personality and emphasises their architectural lines. The abstract upholstery pattern incorporates shades of blue, green, pink, salmon, black and beige, creating an elegant contrast with the plain surfaces of the structures. The two armchairs may be used independently, placed together as a pair or combined with the other elements of the original composition, which are offered separately. Comfort and construction quality As with the most important B&B Italia productions of the period, comfort is an integral part of the design. The structure is made from profiled steel with original Bayfit padding, an innovative cold-moulded polyurethane foam developed to provide elasticity, durability and consistent support over time. The seat cushions retain their original Dacron DuPont filling, a high-performance material used by B&B Italia to ensure comfort, resilience and dimensional stability even after prolonged use. The back cushions are entirely filled with 100% goose down, providing exceptional softness. The balance between the support of Bayfit, the resilience of Dacron DuPont and the natural softness of goose down creates an exceptionally comfortable seating experience, making Sity one of the most sophisticated seating systems produced by B&B Italia. Originality and preservation The two armchairs retain their original steel frames, Bayfit padding, cushions with their original fillings, 1987 B&B Italia upholstery, feet, labels and original components. The only conservation work carried out over the years concerns the replacement of the lower dust covers facing the floor. The original covers had deteriorated with age and were replaced with equivalent elements. No work was performed on the structures, padding or original upholstery. The chairs were recently professionally cleaned and conservatively sanitised to preserve their materials and originality. The structures remain intact, the padding retains excellent elasticity and the original upholstery displays only light and natural signs of use consistent with age. Contents of the lot This lot includes: 2 original Sity modules suitable for use as armchairs; 2 original seat cushions filled with Dacron DuPont; 2 large original back cushions filled with 100% goose down; original B&B Italia labels attached to the modules. Technical details Designer: Antonio Citterio Manufacturer: B&B Italia Model: Sity Type: two armchairs belonging to a modular seating system Year of design: 1986 Production date: 5 January 1987 Country of origin: Italy Award: Compasso d’Oro ADI 1987 Structure: profiled steel Structure padding: Bayfit Seat cushion filling: Dacron DuPont Back cushion filling: 100% goose down Upholstery: original B&B Italia fabric Colours: salmon with a multicoloured geometric pattern Quantity: 2 modular armchairs Condition The two armchairs are in excellent overall condition, with normal and light signs of use consistent with age that do not affect their beauty, functionality or integrity. As these are vintage items, they may present minor imperfections or traces of their long journey through time. Such characteristics enhance their personality, authenticity and collectable appeal. Over the years, the chairs have undergone only conservation work intended to preserve the originality of the design. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide a complete representation of the condition. Original B&B Italia documentation The two armchairs originate from a single original Sity composition comprising six modules, now offered through separate lots. The original B&B Italia documentation shown in the final photographs of the listing is unique and indivisible and is therefore not automatically included with this lot. The purchaser who acquires at least four of the six modules belonging to the original composition will also receive the complete original B&B Italia documentation, including the quality-control certificate, production and warranty documents, original upholstery samples and documentation relating to the recent professional cleaning and conservative sanitisation. This documentation provides important evidence of the originality and history of the complete composition. Shipping The chairs will be shipped with careful professional packaging and full insurance to protect the items during transport. Any shipping amount shown in the listing is purely indicative. The actual cost will be calculated according to the buyer’s final destination. Delivery is to street level only; delivery to upper floors is not included. Any additional expenses relating to special transport, customs duties, import taxes or local charges shall remain entirely the responsibility of the buyer.

Stima:€550

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