Italian Space Age AEO Chairs by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, 1970

Sculptural Italian Radical Design Armchairs in Canvas and Cushion Colors

The AEO chair, designed in 1973 by Paolo Deganello for Cassina, was the last product from the visionary Archizoom Associati group. A daring reinterpretation of the modern armchair, it captures the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design through its unorthodox materials and bold, modular construction.

Space Age innovation with radical Italian spirit

This pair features canvas sling backs, vibrant removable cushions in blue and yellow, and pedestal bases in lacquered plastic and metal. The contrast of tactile fabric with industrial materials embodies the era’s Space Age experimentation, where comfort merged with futuristic aesthetics.

Archizoom and Paolo Deganello’s design legacy

As a founder of Archizoom Associati, Paolo Deganello challenged conventional furniture design with pieces that were as much conceptual statements as functional seating. The AEO chair remains an icon of radical Italian modernism, collected by major museums worldwide for its avant-garde form and cultural importance.

Details & Dimensions

Designer: Paolo Deganello
Manufacturer: Cassina
Place of Origin: Italy
Date of Manufacture: 1970s
In style: Space Age, Radical Design, Mid Century Modern
Materials & Techniques: Metal frame, plastic pedestal base, canvas backrest, colored fabric cushions
Condition: Good vintage condition, wear consistent with age and use

Dimensions (Each Chair):
Height: 110 cm
Width: 79 cm
Depth: 75 cm
Seat Height: 50 cm

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