Fantastic Pair of Lio Carminati Wicker Armchairs, circa 1960

Italian mid-century armchair by Lio Carminati for Domus Nova in painted bamboo, circa 1960s. Dimensions: H 83 x W 121 x D 70 cm.

The model of the pair of armchairs you see here, designed by Gio ‘Ponti & Lio Carminati, is called Biancamano. The name derives from the Italian liner, launched in 1925, the Conte Biancamano, which made her maiden voyage on the prestigious Genoa-New York route. About twenty years after the launch, the ship was refitted as a passenger ship. On this occasion some of the most important artists, architects and decorators of the time were called to collaborate. The main rooms were assigned to ten different designers, including the painters Massimo Campigli and Mario Sironi, the sculptor Marcello Mascherini...

Mid Century Modern vintage armchair or wingback chair from stained rattan by Lio Carminati style Gio Ponti designed circa 1948 Italy and executed 1950s. While the freestanding armchair shows a high wingback for relaxing and reading, the seat has a renewed loose cushion in blue color from textile fabric. Wether your style is traditional, art deco or mid century modern the amazing rattan lounge chair could be the star in your living room. The Italian architect Gio Ponti used this model of armchair for some of the furnishings on the ocean liner Conte Biancamano from 1948-1949. Carlo Mollino photographed...

Pretty pair of basket armchairs in wicker and black steel base circa 1960, some lacks on one of the armchairs, state of wear consistent with age, design and comfortable, tubular structure in black lacquered metal .Mid century modern style. Mid-Century Modern furniture is characterized by its clean lines, gentle curves, and organic shapes. This style originated mid-20th century, hence its name but thanks to its elegant simplicity and timeless aesthetic, Mid-Century Modern MCM furniture...

Beautiful iron rocking chair designed by Lio Carminati in Casa e Giardino edition in collaboration with Gio Ponti in the 1950s, with publication in the book Alps chairs armchairs and sofas. Made in Italy. Lio Carminati's rocking chair is made entirely of iron painted white, very elegant. There are two legs that support the whole structure. The armrests and legs are one: in fact, the armrests are very round and connect to the legs, which have a mechanism that allows the rocking chair...

Pair of wicker armchairs in shape of shell on tubular black lacquered metal legs. The seat and the back are composed of two crossed wicker circles centred by wicker sticks. Work rea...