Alberto Churba's Sillón Cinta Returns for 58th Anniversary Limited Edition
Alberto Churba's iconic Sillón Cinta, originally designed in 1968, has been reissued in a limited edition of 58 numbered and signed pieces to mark its 58th anniversary. The new version was unveiled on May 28, 2025, at Gris Dimensión during Tendencia Arenales 2026 in Buenos Aires. Made from lacquered multilaminated wood, the redesign includes a cylinder integrated into the backrest and a playful cushion, emphasizing its sculptural quality. A special color palette was developed for this edition. The Sillón Cinta is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Churba originally conceived the piece as a sculpture to be viewed from multiple angles, breaking with the straight-backed, orthogonal conventions of its time.
Key facts
- Alberto Churba designed the Sillón Cinta in 1968.
- A limited edition of 58 numbered and signed pieces was released for the 58th anniversary.
- The new edition was presented at Gris Dimensión on May 28, 2025.
- The presentation took place during Tendencia Arenales 2026.
- The piece is made of lacquered multilaminated wood.
- New features include a cylinder in the backrest and a cushion.
- The Sillón Cinta is in the permanent collections of MoMA and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
- Churba described the design as a sculpture for inhabiting space.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Churba
Institutions
- Gris Dimensión
- Tendencia Arenales
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Victoria and Albert Museum
Locations
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- New York
- United States
- London
- United Kingdom
Sources
- ARQA —