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Ennio Chiggio Envorin one sofa by Nikol International Italy 1970
$30,532.54
£22,816.12
€25,800
CA$42,515.04
A$45,686.88
CHF 24,513.66
MX$538,163.57
NOK 308,232.14
SEK 281,568.07
DKK 196,675.38
About the Item
The Environ One Sofa, designed by renowned Italian designer Ennio Chiggio and manufactured by Nikol International in 1970, stands as a rare and remarkable example of Mid-Century Modern furniture. This vintage masterpiece embodies the era’s core principles of combining form, function, and comfort into a seamless design. Made entirely of foam, the sofa is composed of four loose parts, ingeniously connected by hidden belts to maintain its sleek and minimalistic appearance, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal. Since this was a modular design, one could decide how many elements it wanted, all 4 elements in the design of the sofa are of different shape. This specific sofa conists of the 2 largest elements that were available. They can be used as one large sofa, or separately which is also very nice and playful. Makes this sofa not only pratcical but also verstatile.
Newly upholstered in luxurious caramel-colored velvet, the fabric choice pays homage to the textures and materials popular during the period in which the sofa was created. The soft velvet adds an inviting warmth and coziness to its already comfortable design, making it perfect for relaxing or social gatherings. The curvy, bulky design is both bold and sophisticated, featuring clean lines and a sleek silhouette that fits effortlessly into a variety of interior styles. Its plush seating ensures comfort without sacrificing the modernist visual impact.
A true testament to its era, the Environ One Sofa by Ennio Chiggio is a striking and timeless piece. Its exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and enduring appeal make it a sought-after item for collectors and Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts around the world.
Literature; New furniture Neue Möbel 10 by Gerd Hatje, page 66.
As with all our upholstered pieces, these can be custom reupholstered to suit your preferences. Consult with our experienced upholstery department for a personalized quote on customizing the item of your choice. We can work with fabric you provide or order specific materials to meet your needs. Throughout the reupholstery process, we prioritize preserving the originality of the piece to ensure it retains its value and is ready for many more years of use.
- Creator:Ennio Chiggio (Designer),Nikol Internazionale, Italy (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 118.12 in (300 cm)Depth: 116.15 in (295 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent condition Newly upholstered in a velvet fabric.
- Seller Location:Roosendaal, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU933046330232
Ennio Chiggio
Multidisciplinary artist, sculptor and designer Ennio Chiggio was not only known for his Space Age lamps and voluptuous, modular Environ sofas, but he was also renowned as a technological innovator, electronic music producer and researcher, who explored the relationship between mathematics and art.
Born in 1938 in Naples, Chiggio studied technology and art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. While still in school, in 1957, Chiggio began painting kinetic art using tempera on cardboard and ink on paper. By 1960, he had joined the artists’ collective Gruppo N, founded by Alberto Biasi, Edoardo Landi, Manfredo Massironi and Toni Costa.
With Gruppo N, Chiggio participated in several exhibitions such as “Programmed Art,” presented by Italian intellectual Umberto Eco, which showed in Milan, Venice and Rome in 1962 and in London and New York in 1964. By the following year, Chiggio’s interests had turned to sound and music production, and he founded the Group of Experimental Phonology NPS (New Proposals Sound) with pianist and composer Teresa Rampazzi.
From 1964 to ’77, Chiggio operated a design studio that focused on furniture and lighting as well as glass and electromechanical objects. His most well-known lighting includes the Ciot floor lamp for Italian manufacturer Lumenform, sculptural table lamps and wall sconces for Emmezeta.
After closing his design studio in 1978, Chiggio dedicated his time to teaching, serving as a professor of design and industrial aesthetics at his alma mater. In 1996, he opened the Embtool multimedia research laboratory in Padua, where he made short films about art and architecture and conducted computational music research, exploring the relationship between mathematical models and artistic expression.
Throughout the 2000s until his death in 2020, Chiggio participated in several exhibitions at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, the National Gallery of Modern Art in Rome, the MACBA Museo de Arte Contemporáneo in Buenos Aires and Museum Ritter in Waldenbuch, Germany. Public collections throughout Italy and Germany also feature his works.
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