Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather

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Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather

About the Item

Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, set of ten dining chairs model '765', walnut, black and cognac leather, designed in 1934, produced in 1977. These well-proportioned chairs are designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1934, a design that was not produced until 1977. He exclusively created these chairs for his own home in Venice. The backrest is shaped in an organic manner featuring curvaceous lines, which is in contrast with the right-angled base. Therefore, a disharmonic look is created which makes these items even have more visual excitement. Remarkable detail is the open-cut on the back that diverges at the bottom, which results in an unusual, yet genuine form. Carlo Scarpa was one of the most prominent modernist Italian architect and designer. Born in 1906 in Venice, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts there, where he focused on architectural studies. After his graduation, he collaborated with architect Francesco Rinaldo. However, he also started to begin teaching architectural drawing at the Academy, a position he held until 1929. It was also during this period that his professional life as an architect and designer took off and he became known for his sensitivity to materiality and detailing. In 1927, he started to collaborate with master glass workers in Murano and he became creative director at Venini Glass works, where he worked from 1934 to 1947. After the second world war, Scarpa began to gain recognition internationally and gets more commissions to create great masterpieces. Overall, his work became influenced by architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright but also took inspiration from Japan. Unfortunately, he died after falling from a flight of concrete stairs in 1978. However, Scarpa’s influence remains today through his great designs.

Creator:
Carlo Scarpa (Manufacturer),Bernini (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 36.23 in (92 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 10
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Walnut
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Every item Morentz offers is checked by our team of 30 craftsmen in our in-house workshop. Special restoration or reupholstery requests can be done. We guarantee a very high-quality standard, ask our design specialists for detailed information.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 50112035 + 501118401stDibs: LU933129818252