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Effezeta (attrib.) — Rare Set of Eight Cantilever Chairs — c. 1980 — Italy
€2,750
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Eight invitations to embrace beauty — the quiet certainty of owning a living fragment of Italian design’s golden age
Sometimes, a single gesture is enough to capture an entire era. Here, it takes the form of a suspended curve, traced in one continuous motion through chromed steel — a supple, weightless line that embodies the very essence of Italian minimalism at its most iconic. Born from the creative fervor that swept across Italy in the late 1970s, this rare set of eight cantilever armchairs bears the discreet — yet unmistakable — mark of the Venetian house Effezeta. They embody that fleeting moment when form breaks free from constraint, when function yields gracefully to the poetry of movement.
The eye is first drawn to their effortless fluidity: a single chromed steel tube, gracefully bent in one motion, forms the iconic cantilever loop before rising into armrests and delicately suspending both seat and backrest in midair. There is no excess — only continuous motion, like the unbroken line of a calligrapher’s stroke. The structure breathes, becoming almost a piece of metallic calligraphy.
Take a seat: beneath their apparent simplicity lies a more intimate promise — that of a seat which instinctively follows the body, offering a rare sensation of suspension and release. The black vinyl upholstery, with its subtly textured matte grain reminiscent of 1970s Italian automotive leathers, irresistibly invites the hand to linger, extending visual pleasure into a tactile, almost hedonistic experience.
Beyond their sculptural appeal, what truly sets this set apart is its rarity: finding a complete, matching suite of eight Effezeta chairs is no small feat. Most were sold in pairs—occasionally in fours—but a full series, preserved together in overall very good condition, is near impossible to source.
Four of the chairs display the gentle patina of carefully maintained furniture; the remaining four bear a few eloquent signs of time — subtle scuffs, discreet surface lifting, minor pitting to the chrome. Nothing that speaks of neglect, only of a life lived. A light cosmetic refresh — fine polishing, targeted pigment touch-ups — would be enough to restore their original glow.
This is the promise they carry: a suite capable of elevating the everyday to the level of the exceptional. Around a marble table, beneath the soft gleam of an executive office, or in the hushed calm of a private gallery, these eight forms will silently shape the scenography of your most refined gatherings.
They will welcome your guests in a moment of delicate suspension — becoming the silent confidants of prolonged conversations, guardians of a comfort whose origin remains elusive, yet unmistakably present.
Live the experience: choose tangible fluidity, visual serenity, and the quiet assurance of owning a still-vibrant fragment of Italian design history.
In ten years, their aura of balance will remain intact. In twenty, they will still speak of an enlightened decision — a passion for the timeless, made manifest. Let them redefine your space: your surroundings deserve that breath of elegance, your future moments that extra soul.
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Dimensions (cm): 78 (H) x 55.5 (W) x 53 (D)
Seat height: 43.5 cm — Armrest height: 64.5 cm
Weight (each): 8 kg
Origin & Period: Effezeta (attrib.) – Italy, circa 1978-1985
(A full technical report supporting this attribution is available upon request)
Very good overall condition:
Solid and consistent structure with a bright chrome finish; minor surface pitting and two small heat marks remain discreet.
Original internal foam retains its elasticity — no noticeable sagging.
Four chairs show only light signs of wear: a soft patina, a few barely visible surface scratches, and slight lifting of the upholstery at the rear crest (1 to 4 cm).
Four others display more specific cosmetic flaws, all easily with minor touch-ups: edge tear on the front seat lip (ranging from ¼ to full width, invisible when chairs are upright), one upper-back tear across ¼ of the rear panel, two pale surface scratches on the back of a single chair, and a small red stain on one seat (5 x 5 mm).
Very good overall condition: Solid and consistent structure with a bright chrome finish; minor surface pitting and two small heat marks remain discreet. Original internal foam retains its elasticity — no noticeable sagging. Four chairs show only light signs of wear: a soft patina, a few barely visible surface scratches, and slight lifting of the upholstery at the rear crest (1 to 4 cm). Four others display more specific cosmetic flaws, all easily with minor touch-ups: edge tear on the front seat lip (ranging from ¼ to full width, invisible when chairs are upright), one upper-back tear across ¼ of the rear panel, two pale surface scratches on the back of a single chair, and a small red stain on one seat (5 x 5 mm).
Very good overall condition: Solid and consistent structure with a bright chrome finish; minor surface pitting and two small heat marks remain discreet. Original internal foam retains its elasticity — no noticeable sagging. Four chairs show only light signs of wear: a soft patina, a few barely visible surface scratches, and slight lifting of the upholstery at the rear crest (1 to 4 cm). Four others display more specific cosmetic flaws, all easily with minor touch-ups: edge tear on the front seat lip (ranging from ¼ to full width, invisible when chairs are upright), one upper-back tear across ¼ of the rear panel, two pale surface scratches on the back of a single chair, and a small red stain on one seat (5 x 5 mm).
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsBlack, SilverMaterialChrome, SkaiNumber of items8Height78 cmWidth55 cmDepth53 cmSeat height43 cmSigns of usageStains, Dents, Scratches
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