Anonima Castelli, Longato Arredamenti - Mario Viezzoli - Selezione Compasso d'Oro ADI 1979 - Chair - LS Module of the Dimensiona program. - chromed steel, foamed, fabric - 4 of the 4 total specimens.
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LS armchair by Mario Viezzoli for Anonima Castelli, Italy, designed in 1978 as part of the Dimensiona programme, with a chrome-plated steel base, foam padding and ivory/ecru fabric, dimensions 78 cm high × 60 cm wide × 42 cm deep, in excellent condition and sold as a single piece from a set of four.
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Mario Viezzoli for Anonima Castelli — LS Armchair, 1978
An Italian design project linked to the Dimensiona programme, selected for the ADI Compasso d’Oro 1979
An example of particular collecting interest of the LS model, designed by Mario Viezzoli in 1978 for Anonima Castelli within the design pathway developed with Longato Arredamenti.
Difficult to find on the market for vintage seating, this armchair stands out for the enveloping form of the upholstered shell, the continuous connection between seat, backrest and armrests, and the lightness of the chrome-plated steel base. The light upholstery highlights its volumes, creating a refined contrast with the metal structure.
The LS model still finds a place in Anonima Castelli’s contemporary offering: the attached commercial documentation lists a price of €1,700 for a new armchair. A reference that testifies to the enduring validity of Viezzoli’s design and its ability to cross eras and interior contexts.
The link with the Dimensiona programme, included in the 1979 ADI Compasso d’Oro Selection, adds a precise historical and design interest to the chair’s formal character.
This lot comprises a single armchair. Four coordinated examples are offered for sale, each in a separate listing: an opportunity for those wishing to include a single designer piece or to bid for multiple seats for a unified project.
Any group photographs illustrate the ensemble of origin; the successful bid for this lot includes exclusively the individual armchair offered here.
The balance between sculptural presence, compact proportions and comfort makes the LS model suitable for residential interiors, professional studios, representative environments and interior design projects. A designer chair for collectors, architects and enthusiasts seeking less common expressions of late twentieth-century Italian design.
Materials and conservation
The armchair features the characteristic chrome-plated tubular steel base, paired with an upholstered foam-filled structure and covered in light-coloured textured fabric.
The chrome finishes have been carefully cleaned and preserved. The seat has undergone professional conservation interventions aimed at preserving its functionality while respecting the original design.
The later period upholstery is consistent, in terms of materials, workmanship and aesthetic language, with the character of the project. The ivory / écru tone emphasizes the continuity of the surfaces and facilitates its insertion in diverse environments.
Details:
Designer: Mario Viezzoli
Manufacturer: Anonima Castelli, in collaboration with Longato Arredamenti
Model: LS – Dimensiona Programme
Year of design for the LS model: 1978
Origin: Italy
Style: 1970s Italian design / Mid-Century Modern
Quantity included in the lot: 1 armchair
Overall availability: 4 coordinated examples, each offered in a separate listing and subject to its respective sale
Materials: chrome-plated steel, foam, fabric
Color: ivory / écru, with chrome-plated base
Recognition of the Dimensiona programme: 1979 ADI Compasso d’Oro Selection
Commercial reference: the attached Anonima Castelli documentation lists a price of €1,700 for the new contemporary model.
Dimensions:
Height: approximately 78 cm
Width: approximately 60 cm
Depth: approximately 42 cm, as indicated in the attached dimensional diagram
Conditions:
In overall excellent condition, with normal signs of wear compatible with age, which do not compromise the beauty, functionality or overall integrity of the seat.
Being a vintage piece, it may show minor imperfections or very slight signs of its journey through the years, elements that enhance its character and authenticity.
Over time it may have undergone maintenance or conservation/restoration work.
Please carefully review all photographs, including close-ups, which are an integral part of the description.
Pickup and shipping:
Professional packing-based shipping available: the actual cost will be calculated based on the buyer’s destination address.
The buyer may appoint a trusted carrier for packaging and collection of the armchair, with arrangements and costs borne by the buyer.
Free in-person pickup by appointment in Follina (TV), with packing, loading and transport at the buyer’s expense.
If shipping is organized by the seller, careful professional packaging and insurance coverage will be arranged to protect the item.
Deliveries are strictly curbside; no door-to-door or floor deliveries are provided.
Any additional transport costs, customs duties or import charges remain the buyer’s responsibility.
Documentation:
The last images in the listing show documentary and archival material supporting the attribution and historical contextualization of the model, drawn from the sources identified in the images.
The documentary material is presented for information purposes and does not constitute an additional item included in the lot.
Mario Viezzoli for Anonima Castelli — LS Armchair, 1978
An Italian design project linked to the Dimensiona programme, selected for the ADI Compasso d’Oro 1979
An example of particular collecting interest of the LS model, designed by Mario Viezzoli in 1978 for Anonima Castelli within the design pathway developed with Longato Arredamenti.
Difficult to find on the market for vintage seating, this armchair stands out for the enveloping form of the upholstered shell, the continuous connection between seat, backrest and armrests, and the lightness of the chrome-plated steel base. The light upholstery highlights its volumes, creating a refined contrast with the metal structure.
The LS model still finds a place in Anonima Castelli’s contemporary offering: the attached commercial documentation lists a price of €1,700 for a new armchair. A reference that testifies to the enduring validity of Viezzoli’s design and its ability to cross eras and interior contexts.
The link with the Dimensiona programme, included in the 1979 ADI Compasso d’Oro Selection, adds a precise historical and design interest to the chair’s formal character.
This lot comprises a single armchair. Four coordinated examples are offered for sale, each in a separate listing: an opportunity for those wishing to include a single designer piece or to bid for multiple seats for a unified project.
Any group photographs illustrate the ensemble of origin; the successful bid for this lot includes exclusively the individual armchair offered here.
The balance between sculptural presence, compact proportions and comfort makes the LS model suitable for residential interiors, professional studios, representative environments and interior design projects. A designer chair for collectors, architects and enthusiasts seeking less common expressions of late twentieth-century Italian design.
Materials and conservation
The armchair features the characteristic chrome-plated tubular steel base, paired with an upholstered foam-filled structure and covered in light-coloured textured fabric.
The chrome finishes have been carefully cleaned and preserved. The seat has undergone professional conservation interventions aimed at preserving its functionality while respecting the original design.
The later period upholstery is consistent, in terms of materials, workmanship and aesthetic language, with the character of the project. The ivory / écru tone emphasizes the continuity of the surfaces and facilitates its insertion in diverse environments.
Details:
Designer: Mario Viezzoli
Manufacturer: Anonima Castelli, in collaboration with Longato Arredamenti
Model: LS – Dimensiona Programme
Year of design for the LS model: 1978
Origin: Italy
Style: 1970s Italian design / Mid-Century Modern
Quantity included in the lot: 1 armchair
Overall availability: 4 coordinated examples, each offered in a separate listing and subject to its respective sale
Materials: chrome-plated steel, foam, fabric
Color: ivory / écru, with chrome-plated base
Recognition of the Dimensiona programme: 1979 ADI Compasso d’Oro Selection
Commercial reference: the attached Anonima Castelli documentation lists a price of €1,700 for the new contemporary model.
Dimensions:
Height: approximately 78 cm
Width: approximately 60 cm
Depth: approximately 42 cm, as indicated in the attached dimensional diagram
Conditions:
In overall excellent condition, with normal signs of wear compatible with age, which do not compromise the beauty, functionality or overall integrity of the seat.
Being a vintage piece, it may show minor imperfections or very slight signs of its journey through the years, elements that enhance its character and authenticity.
Over time it may have undergone maintenance or conservation/restoration work.
Please carefully review all photographs, including close-ups, which are an integral part of the description.
Pickup and shipping:
Professional packing-based shipping available: the actual cost will be calculated based on the buyer’s destination address.
The buyer may appoint a trusted carrier for packaging and collection of the armchair, with arrangements and costs borne by the buyer.
Free in-person pickup by appointment in Follina (TV), with packing, loading and transport at the buyer’s expense.
If shipping is organized by the seller, careful professional packaging and insurance coverage will be arranged to protect the item.
Deliveries are strictly curbside; no door-to-door or floor deliveries are provided.
Any additional transport costs, customs duties or import charges remain the buyer’s responsibility.
Documentation:
The last images in the listing show documentary and archival material supporting the attribution and historical contextualization of the model, drawn from the sources identified in the images.
The documentary material is presented for information purposes and does not constitute an additional item included in the lot.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
4 of the 4 total specimens.
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Anonima Castelli, Longato Arredamenti
Model
LS Module of the Dimensiona program.
Designer/artist/maker
Mario Viezzoli - Selezione Compasso d'Oro ADI 1979
Material
chromed steel, foamed, fabric
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
78 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
42 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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