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The Toga is a type of chair that can be stacked, designed so one can be placed on top of another. Sergio Mazza created it in 1968 using a single piece of fibreglass. This material is heated and then moulded over a solid form to achieve its shape, hardening as it cools down. The Toga chair debuted at the International Furniture Exhibition in Milan in 1969.
Artemide, a company based in Milan known for blending functional utility with elegance in its products, manufactured the chair. Companies like Cassina, Kartell, and Tecno, along with designers such as Ettore Sottsass and Gaetano Pesce, played significant roles in elevating Italy’s reputation in the field of consumer product design during the 1960s, establishing it as a major player on the global stage.
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