Tramonto a New York [Sunset in New York] Seating System

Tramonto a New York [Sunset in New York] Seating System

1980

Gaetano Pesce, Tramonto a New York (Sunset in New York) Seating System, 1980. Polyurethane foam, plywood, and polyester upholstery; 46 1/2 x 120 x 44 in. Manufactured by Cassina, Meda, Italy. Denver Art Museum: Funds from the Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust, the Carver Foundation, and Robert Kessler, 1994.71A–J.

Designer
Gaetano Pesce, Italian, 1939-
Born: La Spezia, Italy
Work Locations: New York, NY, Venice, Italy, Paris, France
Manufacturer
Cassina S.p.A.
Work Locations: Italy
Active Dates: 1927-
Country
Italy, United States
Object
sofa
Medium
Polyurethane foam, plywood, and polyester upholstery
Dimensions
height: 46 1/2 in, 118.11 cm; width: 120 in, 304.8 cm; depth: 44 in, 111.76 cm
Credit Line
Funds from the Florence R. and Ralph L. Burgess Trust, the Carver Foundation, and Robert Kessler
Department
Architecture and Design
Collection
Architecture and Design
Accession Number
1994.71A-J
Known Provenance
Purchased 1994 from (Cassina S.p.A.), Meda, Italy, by the Denver Art Museum.
Exhibition History
  • MASTERWORKS: ITALIAN DESIGN, 1960-1994
  • “By Design: Stories and Ideas Behind Objects” — Denver Art Museum, 10/24/2021 – 12/5/2022
  • “By Design: Stories and Ideas Behind Objects (1st Rotation)” — Denver Art Museum, 12/16/2022 – 1/31/2024

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