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20th Century Grey Italian Pair of Lounge, Wingback Chairs by Melchiorre Bega

$16,900per set
£12,695.75per set
€14,640.27per set
CA$23,450.95per set
A$26,059.18per set
CHF 13,655.29per set
MX$319,569.44per set
NOK 174,165.25per set
SEK 163,848.28per set
DKK 109,268.73per set
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A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of tall lounge chairs designed by Melchiorre Bega in good condition. The sculptural wingback chairs have a slightly inclined backrest detailed with earmuffs, headrests particularized by arched armrests, standing on four wide polished Walnut feet. Newly upholstered in a light-grey cotton velour fabric with black piping. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1940 - 1950, Italy. Seat: 17" H x 18.5" W x 25" D Melchiorre Bega was an Italian architect and designer born in 1898, in Crevalcore, near of the city Bologna, Italy and passed away in 1976. In 1919, Bega finished his apprenticeship as a crafmanship at the University Fine Arts Academy of Bologna. During his life, Bega designed over 300 projects in the major cities of Italy and abroad. He dived his career into Bega 1 & Bega 2, pre-World War Two and after war.
  • Creator:
    Melchiorre Bega (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 36 in (91.44 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940 - 1950
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    West Palm Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1622236269142

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