Joe Colombo (1930-1971) was an Italian designer and architect who is considered one of the most important figures in mid-century modern design. He was known for his innovative and futuristic designs, which often incorporated new materials and manufacturing techniques.

Colombo was born as Cesare Colombo in Milan, in 1930. He studied painting and sculpture at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, and then architecture at the Milan Polytechnic. After graduating, he worked as a painter and sculptor for several years. In 1959, he began to focus on design, and in 1962, he founded his own design studio in Milan, where he began creating cutting-edge furniture pieces that defied traditional aesthetics. His designs were characterized by their sleek lines, modular structures, and innovative use of materials. He soon became one of the most sought-after designers in Italy.

Colombo's designs were often inspired by his interest in more...

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Italy. Made from moulded plastic and set on castors. 'Joe…

Italy. Made from moulded plastic and set on castors. 'Joe Colombo' raised to lowest shelf. Produced by Bieffeplast. Maker's mark raised to underside. Height 73.5 cm, width 42.5 cm, depth 42.5 cm

Joe Colombo a pair of KD29 lamps for Kartell, black, white,…

Joe Colombo a pair of KD29 lamps for Kartell, black, white, cream and clear plastic. Pull string switches with inbuilt stationery tray. Retain stickers. Italy, designed 1967, 31 cm high, 24 cm deep

Carlo Colombo a pair of twist bookcases for Arflex, white…

Carlo Colombo a pair of twist bookcases for Arflex, white laminate and board on aluminium bases. Italy, c 2000s, 201 cm high, 70 cm wide, 30 cm deep

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Boby Trolley, designed 1968,…

Joe Colombo's Boby Trolley: Italian Design Icon, 1968

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Boby Trolley, designed 1968, manufactured by Bieffe Padova, Italy, orange moulded plastic, retains manufacturer's label, height 81 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Joe Colombo, 'Superleggera' or Supercomfort armchair, in black…

1964 Superleggera Armchair: Black Leather & Oak Veneer (Private Collection)

Joe Colombo, 'Superleggera' or Supercomfort armchair, in black leather and oak veneer, originally designed in 1964, this example manufactured under license by B-Line, Italy., 71 cmmm x 76 cmmm x 76 cm, the 'Superleggera' chair is in the permanent…

A pair of Ico Parisi green velvet chairs for Ariberto Colombo,…

Green Velvet Chairs by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo

A pair of Ico Parisi green velvet chairs for Ariberto Colombo, 1950s, Italy. With walnut legs and reupholstered in a lux velvet olive of the Zepel range, from James Dunlop textiles. Height 87.5 cm, width 76.5 cm, depth 81.5 cm

Carlo Colombo octopus table for Arflex, circular Nero Marquinia…

Octopus Table by Carlo Colombo for Arflex

Carlo Colombo octopus table for Arflex, circular Nero Marquinia marble top on black lacquered metal base. Italy, c 2010s, 75 cm high, 160 cm deep

Carlo Colombo K2 sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel…

Colombo's K2 Sofa: Sleek Steel and Soft Cushions

Carlo Colombo K2 sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel frame. Beige fabric covered cushions, Italy, designed 2000s, 100 cm high, 300 cm wide, 100 cm diameter.

Joe Colombo (American, 1923-1978), Boby trolley, designed 1968,…

Orange Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo, 1968

Joe Colombo (American, 1923-1978), Boby trolley, designed 1968, manufactured by Bieffe Padova, Italy, orange plastic, retains manufacturer's label, height 80 cm width 37 cm depth 37 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, NSW

Joe Colombo 'Brillo' stool for Zanotta, white leather seat,…

Colombo Brillo Stool: White Leather and Steel Design

Joe Colombo 'Brillo' stool for Zanotta, white leather seat, steel tubular frame on cast iron base covered in white plastic. Italy, designed 1970s, 104 cm high, 46 cm wide, 49 cm deep

Carlo Colombo 'K2' sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel…

K2 Black Leather Sofa by Carlo Colombo for Arflex

Carlo Colombo 'K2' sofa for Arflex, black leather over steel frame. Beige covered cushions, Italy, designed 2000s, 100 cm high, 300 cm wide, 100 cm deep,

Joe Colombo 'Boby Trolley' for Bieffeplast, red ABS plastic,…

Red ABS plastic trolley with moveable shelving

Joe Colombo 'Boby Trolley' for Bieffeplast, red ABS plastic, moveable shelvinig, on casters, Italy, designed 1968, 74 cm high, 43 cm wide, 41 cm deep

Gio Ponti Italian spade back dining chair, ebonised finish with…

Mid-century Gio Ponti dining chair with cane seat

Gio Ponti Italian spade back dining chair, ebonised finish with cane seat, mid 20th century, with makers label 'Sedie Sanguineti, Chiavari, Colombo, Sanguineti, Italia'

Antonio Ari Colombo set of three 'Calla' chairs for Arflex,…

Arflex Calla Chairs in Caramel Leather and Metal Frame

Antonio Ari Colombo set of three 'Calla' chairs for Arflex, caramel leather on polished metal frame, Italy, designed 1970, 75 cm high, 45w 45 cm deep

Joe Colombo 'Boby 3' trolley for Bieffeplast, yellow plastic,…

Yellow plastic trolley with moveable shelving by Joe Colombo

Joe Colombo 'Boby 3' trolley for Bieffeplast, yellow plastic, moveable shelving system. Unit on casters, Italy, designed 1969, 73 cm high, 43 cm wide, 41 cm deep

After Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), coffee table, c. 1980…

Colombo Coffee Table with Beanbag Base

After Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), coffee table, c. 1980 white melamine top with black leather beanbag base

Joe Colombo 'Boby' trolley by Bieffeplast, white plastic, Italy,…

White Plastic Boby Trolley by Joe Colombo

Joe Colombo 'Boby' trolley by Bieffeplast, white plastic, Italy, c 1968, 74 cm high, 43 cm deep, 41 cm wide

Joe Colombo & Anna Castelli Componibili & body 3 storage unit…

Kartell White ABS Plastic Storage Unit on Casters

Joe Colombo & Anna Castelli Componibili & body 3 storage unit for Kartell, white ABS plastic on casters, adjustable shelving, Italy, c 1960s

Joe Colombo, original and iconic 4801 lounge chair, constructed…

Iconic Joe Colombo 4801 Lounge Chair

Joe Colombo, original and iconic 4801 lounge chair, constructed from three interlocking pieces of moulded plywood, designed 1963 ' 1964 and this example likely manufactured late sixties ' early seventies. Provenance: originally from the collection of the…

Carlo Colombo, 'Bali' lounge chair & ottoman, grey wool…

Bali Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Carlo Colombo

Carlo Colombo, 'Bali' lounge chair & ottoman, grey wool upholstery on chrome frame, Italy c 2000s, 71 cm high, 82 cm wide, 83 cm deep

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Elda Lounge Chair, designed…

Joe Colombo Elda Lounge Chair, 1963

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Elda Lounge Chair, designed 1963, white abs plastic shell with black vinyl cushions (A/F), height 94 cm width 98 cm depth 94 cm. Provenance: Marion Hall Best residential fit out for the Redhill house of the initial owners…

Joe Colombo glass suite, six demitasse cups and saucers, eight…

Joe Colombo Glass Dinnerware Set

Joe Colombo glass suite, six demitasse cups and saucers, eight tea cups and saucers, eight dinner plates, eight breakfast plates, sugar and creamer, Italy, c 1970, largest plate 30 cm deep, tea cup 11 cm deep

Joe Colombo 4801 chair for Kartell, red lacquered ply,…

Red Lacquered Ply Chair by Joe Colombo for Kartell

Joe Colombo 4801 chair for Kartell, red lacquered ply, interlocking, Italy, c. 1960s, 59 cm high, 65 cm wide, 65 cm deep

Carlo Colombo Air table for Poliform, white top on curved bases,…

Poliform Air Table by Carlo Colombo

Carlo Colombo Air table for Poliform, white top on curved bases, Italy, c 2000s, 74 cm high, 250 cm wide, 114 cm deep

Pair of Joe Colombo liqueur glasses for Riedel, sculptured…

Joe Colombo Liqueur Glasses for Riedel, Italy c. 1960s

Pair of Joe Colombo liqueur glasses for Riedel, sculptured glass, Italy, c 1960s

Joe Colombo Boby 3 portable storage Unit for Kartel, white ABS…

Portable White Storage Unit on Casters

Joe Colombo Boby 3 portable storage Unit for Kartel, white ABS plastic on casters, Italy, c 1969, 72 cm high, 40 cm wide, 43 cm deep

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Elda chair, designed 1963,…

Colombo's Elda Chair

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971), Elda chair, designed 1963, manufactured by Fratelli Longhi, tan leather cushions, black fibreglass frame, height 92 cm, width 95 cm, depth 95 cm

Joe Colombo (American, 1914-1978), Boby Mobile Office Organizer,…

Boby Mobile Organizer

Joe Colombo (American, 1914-1978), Boby Mobile Office Organizer, white plastic, height 75 cm

An Anglo Ceylonese ebony and specimen wood folding table by Don…

Andris Ebony & Specimen Wood Folding Table, 1850

An Anglo Ceylonese ebony and specimen wood folding table by Don Andris, circa 1850 of gate leg Sutherland form, having an acanthus carved rim to the oval top, the drop sides inlaid with radiating segment veneers of various specimen timbers, supported to…

Joe Colombo, Elda chair, in brown leather with fibreglass shell,…

1963 Elda Chair in Brown Leather and Fibreglass Shell

Joe Colombo, Elda chair, in brown leather with fibreglass shell, designed in 1963, this example in superb condition

Four 1960's Joe Colombo dining chairs Germany / America.…

1960s Joe Colombo Dining Chairs with New Upholstery

Four 1960's Joe Colombo dining chairs Germany / America. Manufactured by Lusch Erzeugnis. Plastic, new stretch merino upholstery

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971). Birillo table manufactured by…

Yellow Birillo Table by Joe Colombo for Zanotta

Joe Colombo (Italian, 1930-1971). Birillo table manufactured by Zanotta, Italy, yellow, of square shape

Boby storage cube on castors by Joe Colombo, designed 1968

Castored Cube Storage by Joe Colombo

Boby storage cube on castors by Joe Colombo, designed 1968

Joe Colombo (1930-1971), black and white Elda chair, design…

Black and White Elda Chair by Joe Colombo

Joe Colombo (1930-1971), black and white Elda chair, design introduced 1963, manufactured by Comfort, Italy. fibreglass, leather. Literature: Judith Miller, Furniture, Dorling Kindersley, pg 487

Joe Colombo (1930-1971), white Elda chair designed 1963,…

White Elda Chair by Joe Colombo

Joe Colombo (1930-1971), white Elda chair designed 1963, manufactured by Comfort, Italy, fibreglass, leather. Literature: Judith Miller, Furniture, Dorling Kindersley, p. 487

Pair of Joe Colombo Elda chairs in black leather, designed 1963

Black Leather Joe Colombo Elda Chairs (1963)

Pair of Joe Colombo Elda chairs in black leather, designed 1963

Joe Colombo (1930-1971), a set of ten Model No. 4860 Universale…

Joe Colombo Universale Stacking Chairs by Kartel

Joe Colombo (1930-1971), a set of ten Model No. 4860 Universale Stacking chairs manufactured by Kartel, Milan plastic molding stamp underneath, Kartell Binasco (Milano) / 860 861 / made in Italy / design Prof. Joe Colombo. Literature: Martin Eidelberg ed,…