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Brazilian Modern Set of Chairs in Hardwood & Leather, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s

$8,500
£6,409.04
€7,385.52
CA$11,791.80
A$13,212.65
CHF 6,877.69
MX$161,636.41
NOK 87,299.49
SEK 82,453.32
DKK 55,134.44
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Available today, this sculptural Brazilian Modern four chair set in hardwood & Black Leather by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s Brazil is nothing less than spectacular! Each dining chair features a Caviuna hardwood structure with a tall backrest in Italian black leather and four toothpick legs with tapered brass finish. The wood has been refinished but besides the marks of age, these chairs are ready for another 70 years more. This effortlessly sleek chair set can blend into almost any type of contemporary, mid-century modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a touch of mid-century modern swagger to any home! About the designer: Giuseppe Scapinelli was born in 1891 in Modena, Italy, but like many of his Italian fellows, he crossed the ocean and immigrated to Brazil where he started a new life. An accomplished painter, ceramist, and sculptor, he began his career as a furniture designer in the early 1950s. Scapinelli was both a furniture maker and retailer in 1950s-1960s in São Paulo. His futuristic style is easily recognizable because of the curvy lines and soft shapes, inspired by the Italian design of the 1940s, a departure from the mainstream designs of his fellow retailers. His pieces are beautifully crafted in Brazilian traditional wood. He designed and produced many unique pieces for distinctive São Paulo homes. Scapinelli died in 1982.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 39.4 in (100.08 cm)Width: 19.7 in (50.04 cm)Depth: 20.1 in (51.06 cm)Seat Height: 17.1 in (43.44 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Leather,Hand-Carved,Hand-Knotted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has been refinished. Besides the marks of age in the legs the piece is in excellent condition.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 204A1stDibs: LU7095243271502

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