One of Five-Piece "Malitte" Cushion System
Caption
Roberto Matta Chilean, 1911–2002; Gavina ca. 1970. One of Five-Piece "Malitte" Cushion System, designed 1966; manufactured ca. 1970. Upholstery: nylon and vinyon. Seating: polyurethane foam, 32 1/2 x 48 x 24 1/2 x 48 in. (82.6 x 121.9 x 62.2 x 121.9 cm) 35 x 24 1/2 x 35 in. (88.9 x 62.2 x 88.9 cm) 27 x 24 1/2 x 48 in. (68.6 x 62.2 x 121.9 cm) 24 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 63 in. (61.6 x 62.2 x 160 cm) 17 x 25 x 24 3/4 in. (43.2 x 63.5 x 62.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Knoll International, Inc., 78.128.1. © artist or artist's estate
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Title
One of Five-Piece "Malitte" Cushion System
Date
designed 1966; manufactured ca. 1970
Geography
Place manufactured: Milan, Italy
Medium
Upholstery: nylon and vinyon. Seating: polyurethane foam
Classification
Dimensions
32 1/2 x 48 x 24 1/2 x 48 in. (82.6 x 121.9 x 62.2 x 121.9 cm) 35 x 24 1/2 x 35 in. (88.9 x 62.2 x 88.9 cm) 27 x 24 1/2 x 48 in. (68.6 x 62.2 x 121.9 cm) 24 1/4 x 24 1/2 x 63 in. (61.6 x 62.2 x 160 cm) 17 x 25 x 24 3/4 in. (43.2 x 63.5 x 62.9 cm)
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Inscriptions
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Markings
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Credit Line
Gift of Knoll International, Inc.
Accession Number
78.128.1
Rights
© artist or artist's estate
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