The object was designed as a ‘telephone stool’ for unusual postures and occasional sitting, but besides its clear reference to the world of bicycle races (its colour reminds of the pink jersey worn by the winner of the Giro d’Italia), it recalls the milker’s stool, to be ‘fastened’ to the body with a waist belt, which is made of a very basic top and only one leg, forming the third element required for correct stability, in addition to the two legs of the person sitting on it.
Looking like a bicycle saddle and is 50 years old....It is one piece designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1957 that Zanotta still has in its catalogue proudly.