Fasem - Chair (3) - Ginger - Leather, Chrome - Set of 3 Fasem “Ginger”

A set of three Italian “Ginger” dining chairs by Fasem, from the 1980s. Each has a saddle-style cognac leather seat and a curved leather backrest, held by slim, slightly splayed chrome tubular legs with polished chrome caps.

The detail that sets this model apart is at the back. A laced corset opening with eyelets and a leather cord runs down the centre of each backrest, so the chairs look as good from behind as from the front, which is useful in an open room or at the end of a table. The chairs are stackable.

The leather has developed a warm patina from decades of use, with the deeper brown on the backrests and lighter areas on the seats. The chrome is bright and clean.

Details

Maker: Fasem, Italy
Model: Ginger
Period: 1980s
Quantity: set of 3
Materials: leather, chrome-plated steel
Dimensions: [seat height, seat width/depth, overall height and width in cm]

Condition
Good vintage condition with visible signs of use. The seats show surface scratches and scuffs where the dyed top layer has worn through to the lighter leather underneath, most clearly on two of the three chairs (the third is in better condition). The backrests, stitching and lacing are intact, and the chrome is in good condition. See the photos, which are part of the condition report.