Vittorio Nobili (Italian, b.1935) for Fratelli Tagliabue Nine Plywood 'Medea' chairs, designed 1955 each comprised of a single form compound moulded plywood seat shell with lacquer finished supported by black painted tubular steel legs; seven have a dark wood finish, the other two are a light wood finish variant each 83cm high, 46cm wide, 53cm deep (9) Footnotes: The 'Medea' chair was designed in a number of patented versions, available with or without arms. In 1956 Nobili's design was nominated for the prestigious Compasso D-Oro (Golden Compass) industrial design award. See Domus, no. 329, April 1957, p. 34; G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano, Milan 1985, p. 90, and Turin 2003, vol. 1, p. 40. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com