{"product_id":"poltrona-westside-ettore-sottsass-knoll","title":"Westside armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll, 1980s","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor becomes an integral part of the construction in this armchair from the Westside series, designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll International in the 1980s.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep blue backrest, yellow armrests, and red seat are treated as distinct volumes, placed side by side with the compositional freedom that has made the Italian designer's language instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe structure develops through sharp geometric forms, with a high and slightly inclined backrest, wide armrests, and a padded seat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The short, square white legs lift the volume off the floor and introduce a further chromatic contrast. Each element maintains its own visual identity, contributing to the overall composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA central figure of Italian radical design and founder of the Memphis group in 1981, \u003cstrong\u003eEttore Sottsass helped transform the way furnishings were conceived, introducing an expressive use of color and greater freedom from the principles of functionalism.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Westside series reflects this sensibility, bringing the postmodern language into the realm of upholstered furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis armchair has a theatrical presence that makes it particularly interesting even as a single piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can become the focal point of a contemporary living room, engage with modernist furnishings, or fit into eclectic environments where color and formal experimentation play a central role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTECHNICAL DATA SHEET\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCOUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Italy\u003cbr\u003eMANUFACTURER: Knoll International\u003cbr\u003eDESIGNER: Ettore Sottsass\u003cbr\u003eMODEL: Westside\u003cbr\u003eDESIGN PERIOD: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePRODUCTION PERIOD: 1980\u003cbr\u003eSTYLE: Postmodernism, Italian radical design\u003cbr\u003eMATERIAL: Upholstered fabric, structure and feet in unspecified material\u003cbr\u003eCOLOR: Blue, yellow, red, white\u003cbr\u003eDIMENSIONS: H 56 cm | W 63 cm | D 42 cm\u003cbr\u003eWEIGHT RANGE: 0-40 kg\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION: Good vintage condition with minor signs of wear consistent with the piece's age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STOV VINTAGE FURNITURE DESIGN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366530503003,"sku":"907","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/4444\/9115\/files\/IMG_7186_639f284f-1d77-432f-80e2-a763f77c6dfc.jpg?v=1794137478","url":"https:\/\/stovfurniture.com\/en-eu\/products\/poltrona-westside-ettore-sottsass-knoll","provider":"STOV VINTAGE FURNITURE DESIGN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}