Chair - Wood - Birthing Chairs

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Annick van Itallie
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Wooden birthing chair from Italy, dating to the 1950s–1960s, with a tripod form and ergonomic back in a brutalist-industrial design, dimensions 76 cm high, 47 cm wide, 27 cm deep, seat height 35 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.

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The essence of matter: a sculptural session that fuses anthropological tradition with brutalist rigor.
This birthing chair represents a fascinating meeting between the history of rural traditions and the power of material design from the twentieth century. Made from solid wood of generous thickness, the chair stands out with a stark tripod silhouette and an ergonomic backrest featuring a “live-edge” finish that highlights the wild nature of the wood.
The piece’s authenticity is underscored by an honest, functional construction choice: the backrest is mounted with period-style bolts and screws, elements that not only ensure granite-like stability but also give the object that industrial-brutalist flavor that is so sought after in contemporary interior design. The finish, deliberately raw and rich in texture, allows every chisel mark and every grain to be read, making this seat a unique piece, capable of asserting itself as a sculptural element in a modern loft or in a collection of rare objects.
A characterful item, where exposed hardware becomes an aesthetic detail and the ancestral form transforms into modern art.

The object will be packed and shipped with care. For added security, it will be disassembled and individually wrapped.

The essence of matter: a sculptural session that fuses anthropological tradition with brutalist rigor.
This birthing chair represents a fascinating meeting between the history of rural traditions and the power of material design from the twentieth century. Made from solid wood of generous thickness, the chair stands out with a stark tripod silhouette and an ergonomic backrest featuring a “live-edge” finish that highlights the wild nature of the wood.
The piece’s authenticity is underscored by an honest, functional construction choice: the backrest is mounted with period-style bolts and screws, elements that not only ensure granite-like stability but also give the object that industrial-brutalist flavor that is so sought after in contemporary interior design. The finish, deliberately raw and rich in texture, allows every chisel mark and every grain to be read, making this seat a unique piece, capable of asserting itself as a sculptural element in a modern loft or in a collection of rare objects.
A characterful item, where exposed hardware becomes an aesthetic detail and the ancestral form transforms into modern art.

The object will be packed and shipped with care. For added security, it will be disassembled and individually wrapped.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Birthing Chairs
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
76 cm
Width
47 cm
Depth
27 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Seating height
35 cm
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