Chair - Peacock style with a heart-sculpted backrest - Shabby Chic style, 1970s - Midollino and Willows
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Estimate € 150 - € 230
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This Italian 1970s white midollino and wicker dressing chair has a sculptural heart-shaped Peacock-style back, a removable lace-trimmed cushion and a shabby-chic look; it is in fair, heavily used condition with small pieces probably missing and measures approximately 100 × 53 × 41 cm.
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Adds a Touch of Poetry and Refinement to Your Relaxation Nook!
Let yourself be captivated by the romantic elegance of this extraordinary vintage vanity chair dating back to the 1970s. Crafted entirely by hand with intricate mastery in the weaving of rattan and wicker, this seat is a true jewel of antique craftsmanship that recalls the poetic lines of the Art Nouveau style and the iconic charm of the famous Peacock chairs.
The real distinction lies in the heart-shaped pierced backrest, rich with decorative scrolls, spirals, and interwoven volute details that create a striking play of solid and void. The white finish brings brightness and freshness, making it perfect to complete a vanity corner in the bedroom, a chic bathroom, or an elegant Shabby Chic or Modern Boho living room.
To complete the piece, the chair comes with its removable circular cushion, enhanced by a refined center lacework and finished with a delicate crochet edge.
Why shouldn’t you grab it?
- Unmistakable Handcrafted Mastery: Every curl and weave in the wicker has been shaped by hand, offering a solidity and attention to detail that are hard to find in mass production.
- Scenic Versatility: In addition to being a comfortable vanity seat, it functions wonderfully as a focal piece or atmospheric photo prop.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Italian and French artisan workshops rediscovered wicker and rush weaving, turning these natural materials into luxury furniture icons. The master weavers' skill lay in hot-bending the plant fibers to create complex scrolls without breaking the fiber.
The elaborate backrest with volutes directly draws inspiration from the legendary Peacock chairs born in the 19th century in Southeast Asia, which became a must-have of international interior design in the 1970s. This model condenses those dramatic proportions into a slimmer, more elegant form, specifically designed for vanities and feminine boudoirs.
Dimensions: about 100x53x41 cm
Vintage condition as shown in the photos; please view the images in the photo gallery as they are an integral part of the description.
Some parts are missing, being vintage and used.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateAdds a Touch of Poetry and Refinement to Your Relaxation Nook!
Let yourself be captivated by the romantic elegance of this extraordinary vintage vanity chair dating back to the 1970s. Crafted entirely by hand with intricate mastery in the weaving of rattan and wicker, this seat is a true jewel of antique craftsmanship that recalls the poetic lines of the Art Nouveau style and the iconic charm of the famous Peacock chairs.
The real distinction lies in the heart-shaped pierced backrest, rich with decorative scrolls, spirals, and interwoven volute details that create a striking play of solid and void. The white finish brings brightness and freshness, making it perfect to complete a vanity corner in the bedroom, a chic bathroom, or an elegant Shabby Chic or Modern Boho living room.
To complete the piece, the chair comes with its removable circular cushion, enhanced by a refined center lacework and finished with a delicate crochet edge.
Why shouldn’t you grab it?
- Unmistakable Handcrafted Mastery: Every curl and weave in the wicker has been shaped by hand, offering a solidity and attention to detail that are hard to find in mass production.
- Scenic Versatility: In addition to being a comfortable vanity seat, it functions wonderfully as a focal piece or atmospheric photo prop.
Between the 1960s and 1980s, Italian and French artisan workshops rediscovered wicker and rush weaving, turning these natural materials into luxury furniture icons. The master weavers' skill lay in hot-bending the plant fibers to create complex scrolls without breaking the fiber.
The elaborate backrest with volutes directly draws inspiration from the legendary Peacock chairs born in the 19th century in Southeast Asia, which became a must-have of international interior design in the 1970s. This model condenses those dramatic proportions into a slimmer, more elegant form, specifically designed for vanities and feminine boudoirs.
Dimensions: about 100x53x41 cm
Vintage condition as shown in the photos; please view the images in the photo gallery as they are an integral part of the description.
Some parts are missing, being vintage and used.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Model
Peacock style with a heart-sculpted backrest - Shabby Chic style, 1970s
Material
Midollino and Willows
Colour
White
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
100 cm
Width
53 cm
Depth
41 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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