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Carlo Mollino: Theater Chair for the RAI Auditorium, Turin - 1950s
$10,779.66
£7,988.32
€9,000
CA$14,716.28
A$16,371.26
CHF 8,582.02
MX$200,052.81
NOK 109,281.32
SEK 102,873.24
DKK 68,525.21
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About the Item
Theater chair designed by Carlo Mollino for the 1952 renovation of the RAI (Radiotelevisione Italiana) Auditorium.
The armchair is completely original, no restorations have taken place. It retains its original seat number.
About the designer:
Carlo Mollino (1905–1973) was an Italian architect, designer, and photographer known for his diverse body of work.
He was born in Turin, Italy, and became one of the leading figures in mid-20th-century Italian design. Mollino was renowned for his innovative and eclectic approach, contributing to various fields such as architecture, furniture design, and photography. His works are highly collectible and feature in any museums and private collections worldwide.
Materials: Velvet, wood, brass
Condition: Good vintage, signs of age on the velvet, as per images. Brass in good condition with minor stains. Structurally stable.
Approximate Dimensions:
Width: 64 cm
Depth: 66 cm
Height: 85 cm
Seating Height: 43 cm
- Creator:Carlo Mollino (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)Seat Height: 16.93 in (43 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Renens, CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5599237910322
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