Limited Edition Feltri Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina

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Ended:July 28th 2021, 10:04am EDT

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The Prize

The Feltri armchair, an ironic take on the royal throne, has always represented a melding of art and functionality and over the years the piece has become an established icon and a mainstay of modern art and contemporary design collectables.

Designed by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina in 1987, this limited edition has been upholstered with one-of-a-kind, vintage American quilts dating back to the 19th and 20th centuries selected by Raf Simons for CALVIN KLEIN for a collection of 100 unique pieces.

These heirloom artifacts are emblematic of both American cultural heritage and the value of pieces of days gone by, in particular through their aged aspect that adds value to the project.

As a youth Gaetano Pesce spent a lot of his time at the Cassina Research & Development Centre. Many innovations emerged from this hive of experimentation, including the Feltri armchair made entirely from thick wool felt. Created using a patented production technique, the armchair’s backrest is soft and enveloping while its lower part, infused with thermosetting resin, is firm and durable. The Feltri armchair is still today a symbol of cutting edge design.

CREDIT: Limited edition Feltri armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina with a vintage quilt selected by Raf Simons for CALVIN KLEIN

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The Cause

The IEO-MONZINO Foundation is the only one that exclusively and directly supports the clinical and experimental research of the European Institute of Oncology and the Monzino Cardiology Center: for almost 30 years, its goal has been to identify the best treatments and support innovative projects through a virtuoso that allows, in total transparency and without waste, to make available to patients what researchers discover in the laboratory.

Research funding is confirmed to be strategic for the work of the doctors and scientists who work at the IEO and Monzino, so that the progress and results achieved in the laboratory can be quickly transformed into more personalized treatments, and translate into increasingly effective diagnostic systems .

The priority commitment of the IEO-MONZINO Foundation is therefore to further strengthen fundraising so as to make precious resources available in support of the research of excellence carried out by IEO and Monzino and to allow its work to continue and over the medium/long term.

Website

fondazioneieomonzino.it

Item #P45435

In condition as donated.

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