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Lanfranco Benvenuti ‘Vescovina’ chair for Meccani Design - Italy, 1986

$2,905.30
$5,810.5950% Off
£2,135
£4,27050% Off
€2,508.27
€5,016.5450% Off
CA$3,991.38
CA$7,982.7750% Off
A$4,456
A$8,912.0150% Off
CHF 2,334.88
CHF 4,669.7650% Off
MX$54,545.87
MX$109,091.7450% Off
NOK 29,652.99
NOK 59,305.9850% Off
SEK 27,959.01
SEK 55,918.0150% Off
DKK 18,719.48
DKK 37,438.9650% Off

About the Item

Boasting a throne-like silhouette, the ‘Vescovina’ armchair was designed in 1986 by Italian architect Lanfranco Benvenuti (1937-1989) for Meccani Design. The timber construction form takes inspiration from bishop chairs in Italian churches. It is a limited edition rare piece.
  • Creator:
    Lanfranco Benvenuti (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 43.71 in (111 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Laminated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1986
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good vintage condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: G1751stDibs: LU1420240765782

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