GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Sacco chair was a revolutionary seating concept that spawned many imitations. Colloquially referred to as a "bean-bag," its cover was constructed of either vinyl (as in this example) or leather, and it was filled with approximately twelve million semi-expanded polystryene beads, each 3mm in diameter. Because the "chair" adapted its shape to suit any sitter, it was therefore very much in tune with the informal lifestyle of the 1960s.
Drawn from
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture Classics Since 1945," (Thames and Hudson: New York, 2001), 109.
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Until 1996: Zanotta (manufacturer), Milan, Italy
From 1996: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the above
AUDIO ASSETS
13310560: UMO. Listen to a gallery talk in Form/Unformed given by Kevin W. Tucker, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design.
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WEB RESOURCES
- Vitra Design Museum~See another example of the "Sacco" chair.
- Youtube~Watch a short video showing the different ways to sit in the "Sacco" chair.
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General Description
The Sacco chair was a revolutionary seating concept that spawned many imitations. Colloquially referred to as a "bean-bag," its cover was constructed of either vinyl (as in this example) or leather, and it was filled with approximately twelve million semi-expanded polystryene beads, each 3mm in diameter. Because the "chair" adapted its shape to suit any sitter, it was therefore very much in tune with the informal lifestyle of the 1960s.
Drawn from
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture Classics Since 1945," (Thames and Hudson: New York, 2001), 109.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
- Vitra Design Museum~See another example of the "Sacco" chair.
- Youtube~Watch a short video showing the different ways to sit in the "Sacco" chair.
Notes
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
Until 1996: Zanotta (manufacturer), Milan, Italy
From 1996: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the above
AUDIO ASSETS
13310560: UMO. Listen to a gallery talk in Form/Unformed given by Kevin W. Tucker, Curator of Decorative Arts and Design.
VIDEO ASSETS
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