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Solid Wood rare Armchair by Moveis Ambiente, Brazil, 1960s

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Móveis Ambiente, solid wood and leather armchair, Brasil, 1960s A rare and exquisite armchair made in solid hardwood with brass fixing parts. Presenting very unique design features, this is a rare chair. This piece appears in a 1962 project by Lucjan Korngold for the headquarters building of the Insurance Company 'A Piratininga’. Seat, backrest and armrests have been re-upholstered in natural black leather as per original. The chair frame is firm, and overall in good vintage condition. Moveis Ambiente was a reputable furniture design and manufacfture company in São Paulo, Brazil, in the mid-20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.53 in (75 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Whitstable, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6675234643312
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