Joe Colombo

Galerie Downtown, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner

"Una Torre Mobile e Scomponibile," Domus, March 1966, pp. 30-31 (for related models)
Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano:  1950-2000, vol. 1, Turin, 2003, p. 210
Ignazio Favata, Joe Colombo and Italian Design of the Sixties, Cambridge, 1988, p. 66 (for a related model)
Mateo Kries, Joe Colombo Inventing the Future, Weil am Rhein, 2005, p. 150

Overall very good condition. The wooden surface light surface scratches, nicks and dings throughout consistent with age and gentle use. With two minor edge losses to the table top, the larger measuring approximately ¼ inch in length. The wooden top of the table presents as slightly more red than shown in the catalogue illustration. The metal surface some light adhesive residue to one door, some minor scattered surface soiling and some minor light surface scratches. One door with a scratch measuring approximately 1 ¼ inches in length. The system retains all its original hardware and casters. An important form by the designer that was first introduced at the 1964 Triennale in Milan.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Introduced at the 1964 Triennale in Milan, the “Combi Center” was designed by Colombo as a multi-purpose storage solution on casters for easy movement.