Miniature Gaetano Pesce La Mama Chair
Vitra Miniatures Collection Scale 1:6
Designer: Gaetano Pesce
Manufacturer: Vitra

Vitra Miniature La Mama Chair by Gaetano Pesce.
This miniature reproduction has a height of 6 inches.
Almost small enough to fit in the palm of your hand!

Miniature La Mama Chair by Vitra. Shop Vitra's Miniature 6-inch space age Italian design classic; the 1968 Pesce La Mama fabric/foam chairs (red upholstery) created by Gaetano Pesce (Italy b.1939) for the Vitra Miniatures Chairs Collection on sale at Stardust. Miniature scale model of Gaetano Pesce's La Mama lounge chair. Italian designer Gaetano Pesce designed La Mama in 1968. An icon of the late 1960s Pop Art era, these chairs were part of a series described by Pesce as "transformation" furniture. Pieces were shipped by the manufacturer compressed in a thermosealed vacuum container which, when unsealed, caused the foam to expand back to its original size and fully form within one hour. This Vitra miniature chair ships in a small wooden Vitra box which is perfect for storage or display. This Vitra collectible miniature design chair is constructed to the exact specifications of the original but at a much smaller scale of 1:6. The construction, materials and colors correspond to the historical Vitra Design Museum collection original, right down to the last detail. Because each miniature modern chair is so true to the original, the miniature chair is not only a valuable collector’s item, but also an ideal illustrative material for universities, colleges of design and architects. The Vitra miniatures collection present the most important classics of modern furniture history in miniature scale. The miniature collection is unique worldwide.

The Vitra Design Museum was founded in Weil am Rhein, Germany, in 1950 by Willi Fehlbaum. The modern furniture and design collection of Vitra is world reknown for its emphasis on modern design furniture. The Vitra Design Museum collection includes a fascinating collection of over 224 modern chairs which are all icons of modern furniture. These modern chairs are prominently displayed in the Vitra Design Museum in Germany. Vitra's modern design collection provides a comprehensive overview of the most beautiful design objects including modern furniture, lighting and accessories for the home.

Part of the Vitra Miniature Chair Collection.
Each Vitra Miniature is packaged in a small wooden crate.

Dimensions of Miniature Chair: 6"H x 7.5"W x 9"D
10-12 weeks lead time