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Pair of Early Chiavari Chairs by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi

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Extraordinary light and strong, probably out of rosewood. Early version in untouched condition. Missing their rush seating-one chair retains remnants of early (if not original) rushing. These chairs were originally designed in 1807! in answer to a Challenge to design a 'modern' chair. These chairs were very popular amongst the nobility in the 19th century, and were the model for Gio Ponti's update Classic Super Leggera Chair.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Empire (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1807
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. without rush seats, retains early 20th century plywood (Thonet style) seats- placed in order to sit on them.
  • Seller Location:
    Sharon, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3438311767271

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