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Poltrona scultorea in legno massello a forma di mano – Design organico surrealista – Anni ’70

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Straordinaria poltrona scultorea interamente realizzata a mano in legno massello, scolpita a forma di mano aperta. Un capolavoro di artigianato e design, dove la funzione si fonde con la scultura in una forma unica e iconica.

La seduta è costituita dal palmo della mano, mentre le dita leggermente piegate creano un abbraccio ergonomico e visivamente dinamico. La base conica solida conferisce stabilità e continuità alla struttura. Il legno, con finitura lucida naturale, mette in risalto le calde venature e la texture materica, evidenziando la lavorazione artigianale e la patina del tempo.

Ispirata allo stile surrealista e organico reso celebre da Pedro Friedeberg, questa poltrona rappresenta un perfetto esempio del design scultoreo degli anni ’70, concepito come oggetto d’arte funzionale.

Ideale come pezzo d’accento o seduta scultorea in interni moderni, eclettici o vintage; perfetta per gallerie, studi o collezioni di design.

Caratteristiche:
	•	Epoca: circa anni 1970
	•	Stile: Surrealismo / Design organico
	•	Materiale: Legno massello (probabilmente teak o mogano)
	•	Tecnica di produzione: Scultura artigianale a mano
	•	Finitura: Patina naturale con lucidatura a cera
	•	Altezza totale: circa 80–85 cm
	•	Larghezza: circa 70 cm
	•	Profondità: circa 50 cm
	•	Altezza della seduta: circa 50 cm
	•	Condizioni: buone condizioni vintage, con lievi segni di usura, piccole graffiature e leggere irregolarità dovute al tempo e alla lavorazione manuale.

Spedizione accurata con imballaggio protettivo.
Un raro pezzo da collezione di design artistico anni ’70, simbolo del dialogo tra arte e funzionalità.

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Title:
Sculptural solid wood hand-shaped chair – Organic surrealist design – 1970s

Description:
Exceptional hand-carved solid wood chair shaped like an open hand, an iconic example of the union between sculpture and functional design.

The seat forms the palm of the hand, while the slightly curved fingers create a sense of embrace and dynamic movement. The conical solid base ensures balance and visual continuity. Its natural polished finish enhances the warm tone and expressive grain of the wood, emphasizing craftsmanship and the authentic patina of time.

Inspired by the surrealist and organic design language made famous by Pedro Friedeberg, this chair embodies the spirit of 1970s sculptural furniture, conceived as a functional work of art.

Perfect as an accent chair or decorative sculpture in modern, eclectic, or vintage interiors — ideal for galleries, studios, or design collections.

Details:
	•	Period: circa 1970s
	•	Style: Surrealism / Organic design
	•	Material: Solid wood (likely teak or mahogany)
	•	Production technique: Hand-carved
	•	Finish: Natural waxed patina
	•	Total height: approx. 80–85 cm
	•	Width: approx. 70 cm
	•	Depth: approx. 50 cm
	•	Seat height: approx. 50 cm
	•	Condition: good vintage condition with minor signs of wear, small scratches, and irregularities consistent with age and handcrafted nature.

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A rare 1970s design collectible, perfectly balancing art, form, and function.

Italy -   - 1960-1970

Armchair - Wood - Open hand

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