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Gaetano Pesce
UP5 chair and UP6 ottoman
B & B Italia
Italy, 1969/1992
stretch fabric over polyurethane foam and rubber
43.5 w x 48 d x 41 h inches
This UP5 chair, also known as La Mamma, and UP6 ottoman were made in 1992 by B & B Italia with original 1969 upholstery. Five examples of each were produced for a select group of museums and collectors.
Literature: Gaetano Pesce Architecture Design Art, Vanlaethem, pg. 52 discusses the UP series Repertorio 1950-1980, Gramigna, pg. 288 100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum, von Vegesack, ppg. 50-51
Provenance: Specially made by B & B Italia for the present owner
Estimate: $3,000–5,000
Result: $3,600
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