Sella Floor

Irony and attention to function are the premises on which the jugglers Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni based their participation in the exhibition Colori e forme nella casa d'oggi, at Villa Olmo, Como, in 1957. This was one of the founding experiences of Italian design culture, where, as if by magic, an authentic racing bicycle saddle (Sella) appeared, mounted on a stainless steel column supported by a heavy hemispherical base, capable of "dynamic balance". The object was designed as a 'telephone stool' for unusual postures and occasional sitting, but in addition to its clear reference to the world of cycle racing (its color recalls the pink jersey worn by the winner of the Giro d'Italia), it recalls the milker's stool, which is 'fastened' to the body with a belt. This consists of a very basic lid and a single leg, constituting the third element necessary for correct stability, in addition to the two legs of the person sitting on it.

Technical Characteristics

• Base diameter: 33 cm
• Height: 71 cm
• Designer: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni