Italian Modern Upholstered High-Back Armchairs with Cross Stitches, Italy 1960s

The postwar boom years of the 1950s through to the 1960s were one of the periods of greatest influence of Italian designers. Design in the 60s paved a way to a more aesthetic approac...

The Mid-Century Modern era is notable for its blending of Classic modern design elements with a slightly more updated feel. This beautiful pair of Italia lounge chairs has a Classic, comfortable style that is a prime example of the best qualities of what is referred to as Modernism in European design. Several key factors define the Italian approach to design: respect for craftsmanship, quality materials and finally, an elegant, high-end look. Upholstered cabinetmaker chairs may seem similar at first sight; however, each model’s individuality becomes evident upon closer inspection. In these chairs’ case, their thick, welcoming shape and the sleek, tapered wooden feet Stand out immediately. The design has achieved a perfect balance between form and function, in which aesthetics and utility come together in a purely Mid-Century Modern manner. The fully upholstered wooden frames rest on dark lacquered wood legs. The feet are splayed to support stability, while their stylish dark colour contrast to the elegant, light upholstery. The backs are relatively low, enhancing the stylish look along with the thick arms, backs, and seat cushions. Together these design elements create a modern look with the beloved organic, curvy aesthetic. The exceptionally soft, textured fabric highlights the bodies’ rounded edges and sheer volume. Italy was especially passionate about furniture and product design during the mid-century, an area where the country remained faithful to a figurative repertoire of substantial classicism, while not disdaining impulses of authentic modernity. As a result, Italian modern furniture...

In the bustling design landscape of 1960s Italy, this pair of elegant yet striking armchairs embody the aesthetic innovation that defined the era. Crafted in the 1960s, these chairs ...

Bejra Möbel was a Swedish manufacture operating in the first half of the 20th century in the Swedish town of Tibro, a well-known centre of the furniture industry in Sweden. Furniture...

PAIR of Italian Modern armchairs with high fanned backs and angled armrests, upholstered in a gray textured fabric with button tufted detail and resting on four tapered walnut legs. ...

1930s Italian oak high back armchair with curved arms. The arms are decoratively carved. Stretchers are spiral. The chair has been reupholste...

Pair of High-back bamboo armchairs, 1960s Product Details Natural finish. Dimensions: 62 W x 105 H x 70 D cm

This mid-century modern armchair, crafted in Central Europe, is a medley of contrasts, defined by the stylish curves of the upholstery and the sleek angularity of the armrests and le...