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Pair of Chiavari Style Chairs by Ezio Minotti, Italy, circa 1955

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Elegant pair of Italian chairs designed by Ezio Minotti in the mid-1950s, inspired by the refined proportions of the Chiavari tradition and reinterpreted through a distinctly modernist sensibility. The chairs feature a slender, elongated silhouette with a gracefully tapered frame in dark-stained wood. The high ladder-back structure is distinguished by three subtly curved horizontal slats and a sculptural crest rail with soft, organic lines—an element that adds both visual lightness and a sense of movement to the design. The front legs are delicately turned and terminate in brass sabots, lending a subtle decorative accent while preserving the overall restraint of the composition. The rear legs flow seamlessly into the uprights of the backrest, emphasizing the verticality typical of Chiavari-inspired forms. Seats are generously padded and newly upholstered in a refined geometric-patterned fabric in soft green tones, offering both comfort and a tasteful contrast to the dark wood frame. This pair exemplifies the Italian mid-century ability to merge traditional craftsmanship with modern design language—lightweight yet structurally sound, decorative yet minimal. Details: Designer: Ezio Minotti Origin: Italy Period: circa 1955 Materials: Wood, brass, fabric upholstery Condition: Very good vintage condition; professionally reupholstered A sophisticated addition to both classic and contemporary interiors, ideal as dining chairs or accent seating. Measures cm: H 123/48, W 40, D 44. ABOUT MINOTTI Why Minotti Matters in Design History Minotti’s place in design history is not just earned through longevity, but also through consistent innovation within constraints. Like the De Stijl or Scandinavian modernism, Minotti has created a grammar of form that is both systematic and sensuous. It is never arbitrary and never overdone. Their ability to evolve while retaining a clear design identity makes them an essential study in contemporary luxury design. It also highlights design legacy, and the fusion of craft and systems thinking. In the world of contemporary design, few brands achieve the level of cohesion and cultural relevance embodied by Minotti. Renowned for its refined modernist ethos, the Italian company continues to set the benchmark for architectural furniture systems. These pieces not only occupy space but also define it.

Creator:
Ezio Minotti (Designer),Minotti (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 48.43 in (123 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44 cm)Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany,Ebonized
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950-1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Vigonza, IT
Reference Number:
Seller: FK271stDibs: LU249539901281

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Tradition, exquisite craftsmanship and incomparable quality are at the heart of Minotti, a family-owned furniture design company founded in 1948. But so is being a representative of the best of “Made in Italy” on the global level.

Minotti was established as a small-scale artisan workshop by Alberto Minotti in his hometown of Meda, not far from Milan. The company became known for refined upholstered sofas and other seating, and its profile expanded considerably during the 1950s and 1960s. A collaboration with designer and architect Gigi Radice during the era led to some of the brand’s most classic and coveted mid-century pieces, such as his playful and brightly colored curved sofa and armchairs.

Alberto’s sons, Roberto and Renato, had worked with their father intermittently to learn the family business and, with their mother’s encouragement, took the reins when the patriarch passed away in 1991. By the end of the 20th century, Minotti had grown into an internationally renowned company, helmed by the second and third generations of the Minotti family.

Minotti isn’t a name that is splashed across magazine covers, but the brand is revered for its clever seating systems, such as its flexible and understated Hamilton collection of sofas and chaise longues padded with goose down and classic upholstered furniture, as well as its sleek, modern Elliott coffee tables, which integrate premium marble and polished gold. This marriage of elegant contemporary design coupled with respect for tradition reflects Minotti’s design process: Expert artisans use traditional Italian skills and techniques to hand-finish products made by precise and cutting-edge industrial machinery.

The manufacturing process for Minotti's sophisticated Rivera armchairs and sofas, which include woven polypropylene-fiber backrests and tubular metal frames, for example, begins with computer-controlled machinery that assembles the structures based on designs, but the pieces are joined and finished by hand. It is telling that the company’s motto, known as the Minotti Code, is “Innovation in the spirit of continuity.”

In the late 1990s, Renato and Roberto Minotti initiated a partnership with Milanese architect and designer Rodolfo Dordoni — who created the Elliott tables — and also launched Minotti Studio, the “creative soul of the company” that is central to engineering, design, supply-chain logistics and more. Collaborations over the years have included projects with Nendo, Marcio Kogan and Studio MK27, Christophe Delcourt and more.

Today, Minotti has a presence in almost 70 countries, and the company’s offerings — which span collections for indoor and outdoor residential and hospitality spaces — include everything from lounge chairs to tables to sideboards, armchairs and more.

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