Joe Colombo

Joe Colombo was a different designer  in relation to the others that followed him and were also from his time.  He is described as different since he was against the design that occurred during his lifetime. Unlike others, he did not focus upon being famous  and he did not  want any awards being attributed to his name. all he wanted was to be distinctive. he was mainly interested in  flexibility and multi functionality. he believed that problems that humanity faced could be solved by a design; design which made the human live in a better society due to admiration of the design itself. 

4867 Cha

One of his products is the 4867 chair, and when comparing it to what Panton created with his Chair, it shows that he 4867, too, was was the result of experimentation with new technology. The Chair established to be a Kartell classic was the first industrial seat in the world to be produced with the use of a single injection mood, similarly to the experimentations of Verner Panton. However, even though is comprises of a single mould is still offers a multiple design solutions in the modern era. it is both goof for  indoor and outdoor use, and its cylindrical legs flatten out on outward facing sides in order to be able to side-by-side position with other chairs. Furthermore, the grooves at the side of the seat allow for snug stacking. the seat is allotted with an opening on the back and this makes a handy grip for moving the chair around as well as for draining water should it get wet outside.

Tubo Chair

The Tubo Chair is another of his products. When views, first one could describe it as weird since it is not instantly recognised as a chair. This Chair is allotted with four tubular tubes that can be arranged to suit each individual user and environment, something which can be described as ergonomically fitting everyone. this can be done since each tube can be loose with the use of a metal clipper and each element can even be stored inside the other. Furthermore, the chair is composed of synthetic materials, including foam, PVC, and synthetic upholstery, reflecting an increased interest in man made materials at that time.

Elda Chair

The Elda Armchair is another product of Joe Colombo. this armchair was designed prior to the others, it was a creation attributed for the Italiam manufacturer comfort. The chair was named after the designer's wife Elda, and is eminent of his early works is plastic. furthermore, its deep shell shaped body together with its comfortable inner leather shields the seater from surrounding happenings and ensure sound insulation. It is quite similar to the Ball Chair where it enhances the user peace and privacy. This chair can also be rotated at a 360 degree angle both clockwise and anticlockwise. 

Bibliography:

Y Living. Kartell Colombo Chair [Online] Available at:http://www.yliving.com/kartell-4867-colombo-chair.html#thetabs

[Accessed on the 25th of January 2014]

Artnet Auctions. 'Tubo' Chair [Online] Available at:http://www.artnet.com/auctions/artists/joe-colombo/tubo-chair-2 [Accessed on the 25th January 2014]