PRODUCT INFORMATION
 
4 Modernist garden armchairs Made by EMU Rio model from Italy. 
Vintage period 1960. 
 
Structure in scrap metal and coated in white plastic resistant to all types of bad weather. 
Stacking metal patio chairs
They are characterized by a spatial, over time form - modernism,
Made entirely of metal, painted white.
White rubber cups

Dedicated to the terrace-garden, although they will boldly find themselves in the interior.
 
The Rio armchair was one of the company’s greatest hits; for the whole decade between 1960 and 1970 it had been classified as garden product; then – in the early 1970s – two important American operators placed a substantial order for their warehouses, showcasing Rio in their advertising campaign as an armchair with streamlined shapes, suitable for any environment, not just for the garden. In this way the target was achieved of selling over half a million pieces per year of this item, which became incredibly popular. A project born in a village of Umbria was exhibited at the Rockefeller Center and featured on the historic Mark Twain boat, as well as ending up on the cover of the vinyl record by Lucio Battisti “Una donna per amico”, and having a myriad sports champions sit on it. Rio was a smart idea, an exciting choice, and has remained a best-seller for many years.
 
Condition:
Good original condition
Visible trace of time, which authenticates their beautiful age. 
 
Dimensions:
Height 77 cm.
Seat height 44 cm.
Armrest height 63.5 cm
Width 52 cm. (55 legs width / 44 seat width)
Depth 57 cm.