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Carboni for Arflex "Dolphin" Lounge Chair, Italy, 1950s

$2,220
$3,70040% Off
£1,679.97
£2,799.9540% Off
€1,937.53
€3,229.2240% Off
CA$3,100.08
CA$5,166.7940% Off
A$3,473.09
A$5,788.4840% Off
CHF 1,807.74
CHF 3,012.9040% Off
MX$42,295.55
MX$70,492.5840% Off
NOK 23,028.18
NOK 38,380.3040% Off
SEK 21,686.05
SEK 36,143.4140% Off
DKK 14,463.41
DKK 24,105.6840% Off
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About the Item

The Dolphin club chair is considered one of the best Italian armchair designs of the 50's. It was designed in 1954 by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex one of the most innovative Italian seating companies of the time. Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use. Recovered. Height: 31 in. (79 cm) Width: 28 in. (71 cm) Depth: 33 in. (84 cm) Seat Height: 17 in. (43 cm).
  • Creator:
    Erberto Carboni (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU813833310402

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