Original 'Birillo' Barstools Set by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, c. 1971, Signed

A rare collectors set of five (5) 'Birillo' bar-height barstools designed in 1971 by Joe Colombo for Zanotta, Italy, retailed by ICF New York. Signed underneath with Zanotta embossed logo and design information on each chair and ICF New York retailer labels on some of the chairs. These examples are original early year productions and ideal for collectors and modern art and design investors. 

These examples feature red vintage patent leatherette upholstery and white fiberglass bases. It's very hard to find a single Birillo stool let alone find a matched set of five bar-height barstools. If you are looking for a large set of modern bar height barstools, don't hesitate because once these are gone it will be a difficult opportunity to replicate.

This early Post-Modern quintessential design is often misspelled 'Brillo' and even sometimes 'Brillio' but as seen documented in the 1978 Zanotta catalogue, the correct spelling is 'Birillo'. This set of five Joe Colombo Birillo bar height stools would work great in a Post-Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Zen / Minimalism room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office.

DOCUMENTATION:
Zanotta catalogue, 1978, page 7

MEASUREMENTS:
H 41.25" x W 18.5" x D 18.5"
Seat Height: 30.25"
Seat Depth: 17"

CONDITION:
Leatherette is in very good vintage condition with light patina and wear. A couple small hard to notice blemishes but very attractive and presentable. One stool is slightly darker in color. We believe the original owner kept this one stool stored away. The color difference is minor and works nicely with the rest of the set. Fiberglass is very good vintage condition with light patina and wear and minor sun fading, also with small hard to see blemishes from regular view. Black rubber banding also in very good vintage condition with hard to see age expected wear. Chrome is bright and clean and overall very attractive with very light patina. Overall every stool is very presentable and attractive, and the entire set is ready for immediate use.