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Plywood Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s

$2,953.63per set
£2,213.93per set
€2,500per set
CA$4,057.79per set
A$4,530.14per set
CHF 2,373.72per set
MX$55,453.34per set
NOK 30,146.32per set
SEK 28,424.15per set
DKK 19,030.91per set
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Four dining chairs designed in 1950s by Carlo Ratti and produced by Industria Legni Curvati, Italy. Plywood seat with black lacquered metal frame. Signed.
  • Creator:
    Carlo Ratti (Designer),Industria Legni Curvati (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 20.48 in (52 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, the wood has been refinished, two chairs have curled to one side.
  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Plywood Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy1stDibs: LU6100234254852

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