Image source: Tacchini — Costela
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Costela
A rounded wooden slat frame embraces seat and backrest in Martin Eisler's armchair.
740 × 830 × 800 mm
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Overview
Costela is an armchair by Martin Eisler that Tacchini describes as an icon of Brazilian design from the 1950s, elegant and informal, and which it has reissued. Its defining feature is a rounded wooden structure that embraces both seat and backrest.
Construction
The armchair has a wooden frame and multi-density polyurethane foam padding. The external structure is colour-coated black steel with stained ash staves, and the cover is fabric or leather, with the structure offered in two stains.
Specifications
The armchair, code 0CSTPL01, measures 74 W x 80 D x 83 H cm.
Story
An icon of Brazilian design
Tacchini calls Costela an icon of 1950s Brazilian design and is proud to reissue Martin Eisler's armchair, which it presents as elegant and informal, with sensual aesthetics, natural materials and an intelligent design that allows refined customization.
A frame that can be taken apart
According to Tacchini, the wooden frame is designed to be easily disassembled and fully recyclable, in line with the need for furniture based on sustainability and durability, and the cushions are arranged in an almost effortless, organic manner.