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Sun chair "Lido" by Battista and Gino Giudici / Authentic

About the Item

Early version of the famous Lido "sun chair" created by Swiss designers and brothers Battista and Gino Giudici in ca. 1935 and manufactured in ca. 1946 by Fratelli Giudici, Locarno for Wohnbedarf AG This specific chair is still in its original condition. The metal elements have never been overpainted. We are proud to offer that piece in this condition. Exhibitions: This specific chair was exhibited at the National Museum of the Sultanate of Oman in 2023. About us: We are located in Switzerland, the origin of Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier. Proud to offer you our huge selection of authentic midcentury pieces. The owner studied architecture at the elite university ETH Zurich. Soon after the opening of his gallery in Zurich Downtown he focused on Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand and Le Corbusier. Finally, he's got one of the biggest experts for Chandigarh objects worldwide. You are welcome in our new showroom of 450m2 in our two glass houses, where we show a selection of raw design master pieces.
  • Creator:
    Battista and Gino Giudici (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 40.95 in (104 cm)Seat Height: 13.59 in (34.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1946
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Original condition. No restoration.
  • Seller Location:
    Zürich, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: K01 Oman1stDibs: LU2566337996852
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