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Midcentury Italian Black and White Armchairs with Metal Bases, G. Frattini, Pair

$5,800per set
£4,400.91per set
€5,032.04per set
CA$8,101.03per set
A$9,007.24per set
CHF 4,703.08per set
MX$109,640.04per set
NOK 60,009.30per set
SEK 56,225.85per set
DKK 37,555.06per set
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Pair of Italian midcentury, wildly stylish tall back lounge chairs of aerodynamic design with original angular nickeled iron bases and original Naugahyde tufted sides, attributed to Gianfraco Frattini. The backrest and seats upholstered in a funky black and white check chenille fabric. Functional, practical and comfortable. There is a very small, barely visible, repaired old tear on one side panel, shown in photo #8. Commensurate with age, the base has the original nickel plating which shows some wear.
  • Attributed to:
    Gianfranco Frattini (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 29 in (73.66 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Back and seat were reupholstered a while ago, side panels are original. As already noted, there is a very small, barely visible, repaired old tear on one side panel, shown in photo #8.
  • Seller Location:
    New York City, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU901315795512

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