This chair belongs to the very first and rare production series of Joe Colombo’s iconic Universale model 860–861. It is distinguished by its characteristic side wings that the other produced models lack and the unique stamp: “Kartell® Binasco (Milano) 860 e 861 Made in Italy. Design by Prof. Joe Colombo.”

A true emblem of 1960s design, the Universale chair is part of the permanent collections of renowned institutions such as MoMA in New York, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Designed to be both versatile and functional, it is lightweight, stackable, and perfectly suited for indoor and outdoor use.

Today, this revolutionary piece remains a timeless icon of mid-century Italian design, celebrated for its refined simplicity, practicality, and enduring modernity.

in very good vintage condition.

Dimensions

H:70cm, D:43cm, W:42cm