Vintage Medea Bentwood Chair by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliablue, 1950s

Italian molded plywood ‘Medea’ chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1955. Molded teak wood seat, supported by black enamelled steel legs, accented with brass hardware. A perfect representation of the organic modern style. The natural beauty of the wood grain is accentuated by its sculpted plywood form. First advertised in Domus Issue 329 in April 1955, they have become an iconic piece of mid century design and highly collectible.