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1x Four Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood Dining Chairs in the Style of Ico Parisi
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ProfessionalCeglie Messapica, ItalyOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 3 sales
Product description
An elegant and meticulously restored set of four dining chairs from the 1960s Italian School, beautifully capturing the golden age of Mid-Century Modern design. Crafted from solid beechwood and newly upholstered in premium olive green leatherette, these chairs feature an architecturally striking spindle-back (or comb-back) silhouette, perfectly balanced by organic, tapered legs. While the specific manufacturer remains unmarked, the sophisticated execution of this set is deeply rooted in the post-war Italian Mid-Century School. The design exhibits a brilliant dialogue between Nordic functionalism—reminiscent of Ilmari Tapiovaara’s organic minimalism—and the refined structural lightness championed by Italian masters. The slender, graphic geometry of the openwork backrest and the emphasis on visual weightlessness strongly evoke the design philosophy of Gio Ponti. Concurrently, the sharp, organic angles of the frame and the dynamic tapering of the legs reflect the elegant, tailored tailoring typical of Ico Parisi’s iconic furniture pieces for the upscale Brianza manufacturing district. It is a superb testament to 1960s Italian rationalism, where expert structural engineering met high-end artisan craftsmanship. The set has been brought back to its former glory with absolutely no compromise on quality, making it a collector-grade investment ready for immediate residential use. Every chair has been completely disassembled, structurally reinforced, tightened, and expertly refinished to honor the natural, warm patina of the solid beechwood. The frames are rock-solid, showing only minor, character-rich vintage wear beneath the new finish. The seats have been freshly reupholstered in a first-quality olive green Skai (premium faux-leather) that replicates the exact texture, matte finish, and hue of the original 1960s specifications, offering exceptional durability and easy maintenance. Perfect for an upscale mid-century dining room or a minimalist contemporary interior.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, GreenMaterialSkaiNumber of items4Height78 cmWidth50 cmDepth50 cmSeat height47 cmSigns of usageScratches
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ProfessionalCeglie Messapica, ItalyOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 3 sales