Midcentury Lounge Chair with Tabouret, Italy, 1970s

- extremely rare type - very confortable - Space Age era.

- Made of oakwood - Quality, fixed Czechoslovakian lounge chairs - Partially renovated - Original upholstery - Very good condition - W...

- Very comfortable.  

- extremely confortable.

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Good, original condition.

- Good original condition with minor signs of wear - Chair has been cleaned - High of seat 41 cm.

An amazing Mid-Century Modern lounge chair. Made probably in Italy, circa 1970s. This is a beautiful all original item in good condition. It has some signs of use, scratches to the b...

fully reupholstered in sherpa boucle, excellent condition. Price is for the set of two 

Comfortable vintage 1970s bamboo lounge chair. Sturdy decorative frame with armrests. Floral cushions in original upholstery, good condition.

The 1970s were a boom time in Italy, a decade of mass production and innovation when designers made huge quantities of furniture and sold it through department stores. As a result, exceptional pieces from the 1970s are in short supply. Most are still in Italy, with exceptions like these bamboo lounge chairs. With their fresh colours and shiny surfaces, pieces from the 1970s are very appealing and photogenic. During the 20th century, bamboo enjoyed a few resurgences of popularity as it has always conjured up feelings of travel and pleasure. These lounge chairs are all that and more: they showcase a precision that was unachievable by methods of mass production, therefore there is the charm and quality that handcrafted pieces possess. This is most apparent in the arms with a dynamic, flowing curve. Each of the seven pieces stems from the same spot at the top, gradually increasing in size to form the armrests. The backs are also formed from individual pieces of bamboo, bent at their “hip” to create the reclined position of the backs. To enhance the sense of relaxed lounging, the chairs sit very low with two cushions comprising the seats. The upper seat and back cushions are upholstered in a floral, patterned fabric that further add to the cosy impression. Bamboo’s ability to be both delicate and ornate, as well as bohemian and relaxed means that it fits into a host of different types of interiors. Italian furniture managed to preserve the uniqueness of handmade pieces well into the 20th century. Bamboo has a place in almost every setting, traditional or modern, as it is a grounding force that makes everything feel a bit more at ease. It was a popular choice for casual '70s décor...

Pair of Italian armchairs in red fabric. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age. 

Lounge chair by Gastone Rinaldi, 1970s Italy. Matt black metal frame with brass glides. Seat and back are reupholstered in a fine white teddy / bouclé fabric. In very good vintage co...