Armchair - Velvet - A pair of lounge armchairs
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Pair of Italian Rationalist lounge armchairs dating to the 1920s, upholstered in crimson silk velvet with tapered wooden legs, dimensions 100 cm W x 100 cm D x 80 cm H (seat height 50 cm), weight 15 kg, origin Salsomaggiore Terme, in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
We are privileged to present this exceptionally rare and captivating pair of Italian Rationalist armchairs. Bearing the unmistakable architectural geometry and restrained elegance characteristic of the era, these chairs are a triumph of form and material.
The seating is upholstered in a truly magnificent, top-tier crimson silk velvet. The velvet is supremely soft to the touch and displays a wonderful depth of colour, catching the light beautifully to reveal the subtle texture of the silk. This sumptuous upholstery is perfectly poised atop elegantly tapered wooden legs, which provide a grounding, noble contrast to the rich, voluptuous fabric.
Condition:
The chairs are presented in exceptionally fine fettle. Structurally robust and entirely sound, they show only the most negligible traces of wear commensurate with their age. The silk velvet remains beautifully preserved, retaining its rich hue and plush texture, ensuring the seating experience is as comfortable as it is historically significant.
Seller's Story
in the antique dealer business since 1997, very trained for packaging and best quality shipments with best quote on the market, works and worked for international auction houses and antiques dealers
We are privileged to present this exceptionally rare and captivating pair of Italian Rationalist armchairs. Bearing the unmistakable architectural geometry and restrained elegance characteristic of the era, these chairs are a triumph of form and material.
The seating is upholstered in a truly magnificent, top-tier crimson silk velvet. The velvet is supremely soft to the touch and displays a wonderful depth of colour, catching the light beautifully to reveal the subtle texture of the silk. This sumptuous upholstery is perfectly poised atop elegantly tapered wooden legs, which provide a grounding, noble contrast to the rich, voluptuous fabric.
Condition:
The chairs are presented in exceptionally fine fettle. Structurally robust and entirely sound, they show only the most negligible traces of wear commensurate with their age. The silk velvet remains beautifully preserved, retaining its rich hue and plush texture, ensuring the seating experience is as comfortable as it is historically significant.
Seller's Story
in the antique dealer business since 1997, very trained for packaging and best quality shipments with best quote on the market, works and worked for international auction houses and antiques dealers
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
15 kg
Specific region of origin
salsomaggiore terme
Title additional information
A pair of lounge armchairs
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Velvet
Colour
Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
80 cm
Width
100 cm
Depth
100 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
Seating height
50 cm
