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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:Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi (Cabinetmaker)
- 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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