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12 'Chelsea' Dining Chairs by Introini, Saporiti 1966, Upholstery Fully Restored

About the Item

Very rare large set of 12 walnut wood 'Chelsea' dining chairs by Italian designer Vittorio Introini . The upholstery has been fully restored including new Pantera foam throughout and new high quality Danish 'Hallingdal 65' wool fabric designed by master Danish furniture designer Nana Ditzel. The 'Chelsea' chair was designed in 1966 for the progressive Italian design company Saporiti. The seats are supported on elegantly detailed chrome metal pins mounted to the top of each of the walnut wood legs, a beautiful and delicate solution very reminiscent of the masterful detailing of Carlo Scarpa. This design was exhibited at the 1st Eurodomus international design exhibition curated by Gio Ponti and held in Genova, Italy in 1966. The Saporiti stand featuring these chairs was photographed in the July 1966 issue of Domus. Literature: Domus. JULY 1966,pg 85 (illustrates the Chelsea chairs on the Saporiti exhibition Stand at the 'Eurodomus' internatuonal design exhibition, Genova Italy 1966. RIVISTA DELL ARREDAMENTO, October 1966, page 24 Domus November 1966,pg D/357 small article on the 'Chelsea; chairs confirming designer, materials etc. Exhibitions: EURODOMUS curated by Gio Ponti, Genova , 1966.

Creator:

Saporiti (Manufacturer),Vittorio Introini (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 17.92 in (45.5 cm)Depth: 23.23 in (59 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 12

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Chrome,Walnut,Wool

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1966

Condition:

Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Very nice condition. Upholstery has been fully restored including new foam and new Danish Kvadrat 'Hallingdal 65' wool fabric.The wood frames and chrome details exhibit light user wear commensurate with age and use Please ask for condition report.

Seller Location:

bergen op zoom, NL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU93019313241

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Established initially as Fratelli Saporiti in 1950, mid-century Italian furniture maker Saporiti Italia has a reputation for avant-garde and enduring designs, and its tables, chairs and cabinets inspire all who have had the pleasure of contemplating them.

Furniture designer Sergio Saporiti founded Fratelli Saporiti with a vision of creating pieces ahead of their time. By staying on top of the cultural shifts taking shape during the postwar era — and finding inspiration in the craftsmanship, durability and sensibility of Scandinavian design — Saporiti was able to tap into what the public wanted. His focus on using high-quality materials ensured that every welcoming chair and table could be used and enjoyed for decades to come.

In 1965, Saporiti collaborated with Italian designer Alberto Rosselli, a pioneer of the industrial design movement. They created such iconic pieces as the Confidential sofa, the Moby Dick chaise lounge and the Jumbo chair. In the 1970s, Saporiti initiated another collaboration with Italian designer Giovanni Offredi. The prolific partnership resulted in universally renowned designs like the Paracarro table and the Sail chair. Together, they also created the curving Wave sofa, which was popular in international markets.

The joint projects were a success, and the brand opened many international showrooms throughout the 1970s. In the 1980s, the company officially rebranded as Saporiti Italia and released a line of customizable furniture, including the Avedon sofa, in collaboration with designer Mauro Lipparini. This era also led to a partnership with Missoni — the celebrated Italian fashion brand expanded into home furnishings in 1983 and created rugs and upholstery fabrics for Saporiti soon afterward.

Since then, Saporiti Italia has pivoted to furniture contracting and design management. To this day, the company remains under the ownership of the Saporiti family, and vintage Saporiti furniture continues to capture the imagination of collectors worldwide.

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