Memphis - First, 1983
The First Chair is one of the most famous and widely recognized pieces from the Memphis Milano collection, designed in 1983 by Michele De Lucchi. It is celebrated for its planetary aesthetic and was notably one of the few Memphis designs intended for mass production.
Design and Aesthetics
Symbolism: The chair is designed to evoke a small celestial system. The circular backrest and spherical armrests resemble a planet and its orbiting satellites.
Structure: It features a simple, light-looking frame made of silver-painted tubular steel.
Key Details:
Seat: A round disc made of black lacquered wood.
Backrest: A tilting blue/turquoise wooden disc supported by rubber bearings for comfort.
Armrests: Two solid black lacquered wooden spheres.
Dimensions: Typically measures 59 cm (W) x 50 cm (D) x 90 cm (H). [1, 2, 3, 4]
Significance and Availability
Production: Unlike many sculptural Memphis pieces produced in very limited numbers, the First Chair was produced in a series of approximately 3,000 units, making it a "bestseller" for the group.
Authentication: Authentic pieces feature a stencil mark on the underside: "Memphis Milano Michele de Lucchi 1983 Made in Italy".
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