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Pair of Chiavari Chairs

$7,000
£5,295.98
€6,112.38
CA$9,777.05
A$10,870.21
CHF 5,689.90
MX$133,319.58
NOK 72,446.84
SEK 68,398.40
DKK 45,612.60
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About the Item

The delicate, lightweight chiavari chair was first made in the Italian town of Chiavari in the early years of the 19th century. Their elegance and grace would come to charm Mid-Century Modernists, and inspire Gio Ponti to create his Superleggera chair. Unlike most midcentury chiavari chairs, which have cushioned seats and were cast in brass elsewhere, our pair were carved from wood, painted white, decorated in gold, and have finely-caned seats, in addition to bearing the maker's label Zunino & Rivarola, of Chiavari itself.
  • Creator:
    Zunino & Rivarola (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.25 in (94.62 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Style:
    Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Gold,Paint,Wood,Caning
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1061413050372

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