Joe Colombo believed in democratic and functional design. In his lifetime he designed a wide range of different drinking glasses. Something that seems very to the point as he was said to love drinking and smoking. Unfortunately this undoubtedly contributed to his young demise, but we’d like to think he would be pleased to see that his creations live on.
Product type:
Glasses
Dimensions:
Sferico 1, 2 & 4: H 14cm - Ø 7cm
Sferico 3: H 14cm - Ø 8cm
Sferico 5: H 7cm - Ø11cm
Sferico 6: H 10cm - Ø 7,5cm
Material:
Clear mouth blown glass
Cleaning instructions:
Dishwasher safe
Joe Colombo studied at the Polytechnic of Milan and the Brera Art Academy. After an important, albeit brief, escapade with informal painting, he decided to devote himself entirely to design and architecture. In 1954, he participated in an exhibition at the 10th Triennale, and in 1956 his first architectural project was completed in Milan, in via Rosolino Pilo.
A precursor of the study of ergonomic design, he developed unique products with a dynamic sculptural appearance.
Many of his objects are considered milestones of design and are part of the collections of the world’s most important museums, such as the MoMa and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
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