Iconic Balestra chair with ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968

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Iconic Balestra chair with ottoman by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Italy 1968

About the Item

Space age, modernism, minimalism and topped with Italian flair; all seems to be bundled in this one of a kind iconic design by the late Florentine architect Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990). Marzio Cecchi was a well-renowned architect from Firenze, who created his own design studio for furniture in the 60s, called Studio Most, where he designed many iconic pieces. Many of his pieces were bespoke made-to-order pieces or outlandish designs produced in small series. Marzio Cecchi is a designer well known for its creativity in the use and combination of materials and his unique style in designing. He took inspiration from ancient Romain architecture and the likes of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo, and incorporated this in his style of Italian modernism. Items of Cecchi are well sought after in the design world, largely due to their scarcity. After having achieved his first recognitions as a designer, he was joined by his sister who began to start the sale of furniture designed by Marzio Cecchi both in Italy and in the rest of the world. This, relying on the great design furniture exhibitions, found a large number of buyers ready to spend huge sums to grab what were considered as real design furniture, innovative and with studied and harmonious lines. Year after year, the number of awards won grew exponentially, leading Marzio Cecchi to be considered an innovative and creative designer, promoter of the beauty associated with the functionality of the furnishings and their comfort. In addition, another element that characterized his creations was connected to the craftsmanship of the same, so much so that some of them were purchased by internationally renowned museums. Needless to say that his designs are very well appreciated in the current design space. For the Balestra series Cecchi was inspired by the ancient craft of metal bending and the art of curvatures. The Balestra has a hand bend black steel frame that connects all the way to the top roll. The chair features the characteristic rolls that are built around the frame. Some flexibility is safeguarded between the rolls so that the seating position forms itself to the body. A very clever mechanism. It’s upholstered in a dark chocolate brown leather upholstery, in original condition. It comes with a matching ottoman. Size of ottoman; 81 width, 60 depth, 37 cm height.

Creator:
Marzio Cecchi (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)Depth: 39.77 in (101 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
Style:
Space Age (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Metal
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1968
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Stavenisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202300161stDibs: LU7657235958542