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Throughout the 20th century, Italian design managed to distinguish itself. The 1970s were a boom time in Italy especially, a decade of mass production and innovation that signalled the end of the post-war rebuilding programme. Still, one off designs and the overflow of creativity were just as present, giving birth to outstanding pieces such as this pair of chairs.

Following the economic boom of the 1950s, the motto “design dictates, users follow” was the matrix of mass consumption society in Italy. Against this idea, the artists, and designers of the coming decades defended a conception of design as an ecosystem that stressed the notion of play within everyday life. As a result, now iconic design were created, such as Adriano Piazzesi’s similar armchair, the “Sacco Bean Bag Chair” by Piero Gatti, Cesare Paolini, and Franco Teodoro in 1968, and Joe Colombo’s “Tube Chair”. These upholstered chairs are much in the vein of these models, showcasing a break from the strictly functional, often rigid forms of the era. The defining feature of this model is the large upholstered body with a structure in chromed tubular metal and wood. The design expresses stylish playfulness and comfort by using a whole bundle of fabric held by the single line of chromed tube. It sinks into the fabric effortlessly, while providing contrast both in material and colour. The chairs’ aesthetic is further enriched by the ruching on the sides and the tufted buttons, both on the front and the back of the back rests. The legs showcase the beautiful wood the structures are made of. Their rounded shape complements the overall gently rounded impression of the design.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, the 1970s are repeatedly having something of a moment in the style world. Not necessarily the various shades of brown floral wallpaper, avocado bathrooms and woodchip, but more the exceptional furniture pieces like these individualistic chairs.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium brown velour 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:

35.82 in W x 33.46 in D x 25.98 in H; Seat height 13.38 in; Arm height 16.14 in

91 cm W x 85 cm D x 66 cm H; Seat height 34 cm; Arm height 41 cm