320 - Aldo Rossi (1931–1997) & Giovanni da Pozzo (20th century)

Aldo Rossi (1931–1997) & Giovanni da Pozzo (20th century) Metrica Model Armchair Patinated metal and leather Produced by Arte SRL, Arosio Model created in 1993 H79 W53 D45 cm Provenance: from Aldo Rossi’s studio, the artist’s personal collection Bibliography: C. Spangaro, “Aldo Rossi Design 1960–1997,” exhibition catalog, Silvana Editorial, 2022, pp. 190–191 Designed in 1993 with Giovanni da Pozzo and produced by Arte SRL in Arosio, Brianza, the Metrica armchair dates from the period of Aldo Rossi’s peak international recognition, three years after he received the Pritzker Prize. Its name, which refers to measurement and rhythm, reflects the architect’s attention to proportions and the repetition of elements—foundational principles of his architecture. The combination of weathered metal and leather lends the chair an elegant simplicity. Originating from Rossi’s studio and personal collection, it is featured in the catalog raisonné.