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Pair of Lounge chairs Gastone Rinaldi Italy 1954 upholstered in Pierre Frey

$12,831.10per set
£9,350per set
€10,993.64per set
CA$17,716.23per set
A$19,645.98per set
CHF 10,322.51per set
MX$240,040.54per set
NOK 129,148.65per set
SEK 121,228.07per set
DKK 82,069.66per set

About the Item

Original pair of Lounge chairs Gastone Rinaldi Italy 1954, model DU 55, organically shaped with curvaceous contours and ergonomic shapes. Rare U-back lounge chair, produced by RIMA, Italy. The shape of the armchairs is sculptural, unique, and extraordinary: the armrests merge to form a backrest and seat, without restricting its comfort. The suspended backrest gives great support. The structure and takes advantage of a metal tubing construction to it's fullest. RIMA later filed a patent application for the design. The chair is executed with tapered brass legs The legs of the chairs are finely designed and form a wonderful symbiosis with the organically shaped seat. This model is an early avant-garde example of a new design direction in Europe., modernism with an extraordinary redefinition furniture, The lounge chairs are newly reupholstered with a high-quality fabric, off- white bouclé in Alpaca wool cotton mix by Pierre Frey. France with a beautifully soft feel. In 1948 Gastone Rinaldi (1920 - 2006) became the owner of RIMA, a Paduan company specializing in the production of metal furniture, founded by his father Mario in 1920. During this position he led the brandto modern and avant-garde models, born from his deep knowledge of metals. Rinaldi makes different types of furniture that became an emblem of the transition from artisan production to industrial production in the 50s in Italy, especially chairs, where the metal composition is predominant. He collaborated, among others, with Gio Ponti.
  • Creator:
    RIMA (Manufacturer),Gastone Rinaldi (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.14 in (74 cm)Width: 24.81 in (63 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1001542661692

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