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Vintage brown leather footrest, 1970
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Inspired by the Roman curule chair. A wonderful footstool with a wooden frame and a brown leather seat, made in the 1970s. It features double-curved, X-shaped legs reminiscent of the Roman curule chair (sella curulis in Latin), a seat reserved for the most illustrious members of society, the magistrates. The seat upholstery is button-tufted and studded. Tufting is an upholstery technique that involves creating diamond-shaped lacing over the fabric and foam, securing the fabric with buttons. According to Livy, the chair originated in Etruria; however, this type of "scissor chair" was already known in the New Kingdom of Egypt. They were usually made of ivory, backless, and with low armrests. They were easily transportable, for example, so that military leaders could also use them on campaign. In fact, its use has never been lost, as its shape has served as inspiration over the years. For example, Mies van der Rohe's famous Barcelona Chair is directly inspired by its structure. It even reached China via the Silk Road. The perfect blend of classicism and avant-garde.
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ConditionGoodHeight41 cmWidth54 cmDepth35 cm
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Valladolid, SpainOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 1 sale