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Italian Modern Lounge Chairs Attributed to Melchiorre Bega, Italy ca 1950s
About the Item
Born into a family of furniture makers, Melchiorre Bega represented a leading figure in the Italian architectural and design revolution during the interwar era. His vocabulary, represented by this pair, is made of clean lines and essential volumes that challenged the consolidated traditions of bourgeois design, while capturing the modern rhythm of a more modern society. He managed to apply a perfect proportion of volumes and a simplicity of lines both to his architectural project and furniture design.
Bega’s career spanned throughout five decades and three fashions: rationalism, international style and brutalism. Prominent in the 30s to 50s, Bega’s work featured on many occasions in Gio Ponti’s Domus magazine. The subtle decorative qualities stemming from the early 20th century art movements and the simple lines deriving from the inter-war art movements give these chairs their elegance. The design epitomizes the unique blend of style, craftsmanship, and innovation that characterized Italian design in the mid-20th century. There are several features shows these different style elements starting with the fully upholstered, sculptural bodies and tapered solid wood legs with distinctive brass caps. The clearly lined frames - especially the arms - contrast beautifully with the angled legs and create a light appearance. While the refined linearity defines the overall aesthetic, functionality was clearly an important aspect of the design. Due to the well-chosen proportions and upholstered bodies, this pair offers great comfort for both the eyes and the body.
Italian Modern furniture is defined by unique design, perfect execution, and exclusivity. This pair of lounge chairs is generally attributed to Italian icon of design and architecture, Melchiorre Bega. Countering the often quite vivid colours and designs of the era, the beautiful wooden legs and brass caps are paired with a luxurious light, wool blend upholstery.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium wool blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
23.62 in W x 22.44 in D x 31.88 in H; Seat height 16.92 in; Arm height 24.6 in
60 cm W x 57 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 43 cm; Arm height 62.5 cm
- Attributed to:Melchiorre Bega (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca 1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in a premium wool blend fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice.
- Seller Location:Utrecht, NL
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