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Six Gae Aulenti (Italian, 1927-2012) for Knoll Armchairs, United States, 1982, metal extrusion, foam, plywood, fabric; later upholstery, ht. 32, wd. 22 1/4, dp. 18 in. Note: Aulenti was a prolific Italian architect, whose work spans industrial and exhibition design, furniture, graphics, stage design, lighting and interior design. Her architectural practice included many interior flat designs for corporate clients, including Fiat, Banca Commerciale Italiana, Pirelli, Olivetti, and Knoll International. Her freelance design work included products for Poltronova, Candle, Ideal Standard, Louis Vuitton, and Artemide.