Mid-Century Italian Armchair, Italy 1950s (sold)
Mid-Century Italian Armchair, Italy 1950s (sold)
This striking armchair showcases how and why Italy excelled in the coveted mid-century modern style. In this armchair, style meets functionality and quality.
Like many of the Italian armchairs of the 1950s, this chair radiates elegance and quality. The high wing-back and the upholstered armrests create a welcoming, cosy silhouette. The removable cushion and slightly tilted, wide backrest assures great sitting comfort. This chair has a masterful sense of balance, which is especially visible from the sides: the four legs are counterbalancing the arm- and seat rest, which is raised towards the front. Furthermore, the tapered front legs differ from the back legs that are more robust.
The chair has been recently reupholstered in premium velvet. The cobalt blue velvet upholstery complements the dark wooden legs beautifully, while also adding to the warm, elegant look. The chair is festooned with five tufted buttons. Another subtle, yet interesting detail is small line of rivets securing the upholstery to the legs.
SOLD
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor scratches on the wooden legs. The chair has been reupholstered in a premium velvet fabric.
Dimensions:
26.85 in W x 28.34 in D x 29.33 in H; Seat height 16.92 in
68.2 cm W x 72 cm D x 74.5 cm H; Seat height 43 cm
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Price category: 5,000 - 7,500 usd / eur
The mid-century movement was the organic offspring of modernism. It was rooted in notions of functionality, elegance and simplicity as championed by the likes of the Bauhaus and Le Corbusier. As this armchair shows, furniture created in this period is characterized by clarity in design and extremely high-quality craftsmanship and choice of materials.
The elegant organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its elegant proportions and mohair upholstery provide great sitting comfort. The chair’s seat and backrest are connected by the solid wood structure with sculptural arms that stand out immediately. The craftsmanship is evident at first sight, the wood is sculpted as if it wasn’t a solid material. The curve of the arms is followed by the front legs, resulting in a shape that is similar to the cabriole style. The armrests run down to the very end of the seat and appear to “grab” the seat. The wood sinks into the lush mohair upholstery creating a visually interesting detail. The soft mohair highlights the thickness of the seat cushion and contrasts the smooth surface of the wood. The soft, beige colour of the upholstery in combination with the vivid colour of the wood creates an aesthetic that is perfect to bring a modern touch to any space.
This armchair is a casual, carefree yet elegant product of the mid-century modern movement that continued to prize the romantic idea that good design could change lives for everyone by serving the bodies functionally, and the eyes aesthetically.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair is upholstered in a premium mohair fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.62 in W x 24.8 in D x 28.93 in H; Seat height 13.77 in; Arm height 23.22 in
60 cm W x 63 cm D x 73.5 cm H; Seat height 35 cm; Arm height 59 cm