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Italian Modern High-Back Armchairs with Sheepskin Upholstery, Italy 1960s

$14,840per set
£11,255.54per set
€14,829.43per setVAT Included
CA$21,368.09per set
A$21,862.63per set
CHF 12,401.17per set
MX$280,233.01per set
NOK 142,216.05per set
SEK 148,234.89per set
DKK 100,773.87per set

About the Item

Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. Modernist Italian designers’ language was always coherent with current times and congenial to the wisdom of furniture manufacturing, representing an outpost of strong innovation in the panorama of Italian craftsmanship. This pair is focused on elegant and measured proportions, balanced compositions, and refined décor elements including the exclusive materials. The versatile shapes, from the rounded edges on the top to the square, unattached armrests and tapered legs make these chairs stand out. The V-shaped high backs are visually defining thanks to their sheer size and unusual shape. The enveloping backs become narrower towards the seat, like elegant, slim necks, with the sides flowing into the armrests, creating a structured, but still flowing angle and impression. The beautiful, richly textured bouclé fabric brings out the versatility of the shapes even further, and contrasts the solid wood legs as well. The backs are decorated with seven, yellow cross stitches arranged symmetrically, which further adds to the modern edge. The 1960s’ Italy was especially passionate about furniture and product design, an area where the country remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. Similar designs are commonly attributed to Paolo Buffa, who - like many of his contemporaries - was extremely active in the Milanese design scene that was just as vibrant as these chairs. In an atmosphere committed to the reinterpretation of the Lombard classicism and Milanese architecture, exceptional pieces were created as this pair shows. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin upholstery. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 24.8 in W x 24.4 in D x 40.55 in H; Seat height 14.17 in; Arm height 23.22 in 63 cm W x 62 cm D x 103 cm H; Seat height 36 cm; Arm height 59 cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.56 in (103 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)Seat Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium sheepskin fabric. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
  • Seller Location:
    Utrecht, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 666600861stDibs: LU2947350634962

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