Lina Bo Bardi
Sesc Pompeia Stool, 1979-1980
Pine Wood
H 27.17 in. x W 15.35 in x D 19.68 in. | SH: 19.29 in.
H 69 cm x W 39 cm x D 50 cm | SH: 49 cm
H 69 cm x W 39 cm x D 50 cm | SH: 49 cm
CO.LBO.003-004
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This iconic stool was designed by Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) and made especially for Sesc Pompeia, a cultural center in São Paulo, Brazil. It consists of structures that resemble crates...
This iconic stool was designed by Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) and made especially for Sesc Pompeia, a cultural center in São Paulo, Brazil. It consists of structures that resemble crates made of pine wood.
Lina’s attempt to make furniture of good design accessible to many people didn’t work as expected. Thus, from the middle 1950s, Lina focused on developing pieces with simple techniques and materials linked to her architectural projects.
Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Sesc Pompeia was elected in 2021 as one of the 25 most important post-war architectural works by The New York Times. The building works with a theater, exhibition space, auditorium, and open spaces that give breathing room in an agitated metropolis. The stools were part of the living areas, such as the dining hall and the library. A similar version is also used for the theater seats.
The Sesc Pompeia project was created to revitalize an old abandoned factory built in 1938. The warehouses were restored from 1977 to 1982, and the sports block was inaugurated in 1986.
The wear on this stool was intentionally kept to showcase its special history, whilst still being in very good vintage condition due to its strong quality material.
Lina’s attempt to make furniture of good design accessible to many people didn’t work as expected. Thus, from the middle 1950s, Lina focused on developing pieces with simple techniques and materials linked to her architectural projects.
Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Sesc Pompeia was elected in 2021 as one of the 25 most important post-war architectural works by The New York Times. The building works with a theater, exhibition space, auditorium, and open spaces that give breathing room in an agitated metropolis. The stools were part of the living areas, such as the dining hall and the library. A similar version is also used for the theater seats.
The Sesc Pompeia project was created to revitalize an old abandoned factory built in 1938. The warehouses were restored from 1977 to 1982, and the sports block was inaugurated in 1986.
The wear on this stool was intentionally kept to showcase its special history, whilst still being in very good vintage condition due to its strong quality material.