A.B.C.D. Armchair
Citterio's A.B.C.D. armchair, 2014: the A.B.C. re-edited with a new base, no armrest and a recliner
610 × 820 × 1090 mm
Source: spec sheet PDF — COD. 021501 armchair with movement — published as W 61 × D 109 × H 82 cm
2014
Description
Overview
A.B.C.D. armchair, designed by Antonio Citterio and launched in 2014 as a re-edition of the A.B.C. armchair of 1996. The base was redesigned and the armrest eliminated to give a softer look; the seat back reclines on a patented mechanism.
Construction
Metal structure with a choice of six finishes; recliner mechanism described as patented; foam under the seat, molded polyurethane under the backrest; headrest cushion in goose down with a metal counterweight as an option; removable covers.
Specifications
- Design year: 2014
- Code 021501: Largest drawing values, not labelled with axes: 61, 109 and 82 cm (24 1/32, 42 29/32 and 32 9/32 in)
Story
Re-edition of the A.B.C.
The page calls the A.B.C.D. a re-edition of the iconic A.B.C. armchair introduced in 1996. Substantial changes were made to the version launched in 2014, among them a redesigned base and the elimination of the armrest, to give the armchair a softer look.
Compasso d'Oro
The A.B.C.D. armchair was awarded an honorable mention by the international jury of the 24th ADI Compasso d'Oro Award.
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