Image source: Zanotta — Sant'Elia
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Sant'Elia
Giuseppe Terragni's 1936 armchair in stainless steel and leather
550 × 790 × 680 mm
1936
Official product information
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Overview
Sant'Elia is an armchair designed by Giuseppe Terragni in 1936. Zanotta identifies the current piece as model 850.
Construction
The frame is made from 18/8 stainless steel. Zanotta specifies polyurethane upholstery and a leather cover. The 18/8 grade applies to the frame, while leather is the only cover material identified for model 850.
Dimensions
The official drawing gives 55 cm across the front, 68 cm along the side and a largest vertical value of 79 cm. A separate 41 cm vertical line is also printed.
Story
A 1936 design
Zanotta dates Sant'Elia to 1936 and credits Giuseppe Terragni, the architect associated on the manufacturer's designer page with Italian Rationalism, Constructivism and Futurism.
Model 850
The manufacturer's record is concise: an 18/8 stainless-steel frame carries polyurethane upholstery beneath a leather cover. The official sheet presents the chair as model 850 and prints the same designer and year as the product page.