This remarkable set of six Astro armchairs was designed by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani in 1979.
Each chair is constructed around an elegant tubular chromed steel frame, shaped as a continuous architectural structure that simultaneously forms the cantilevered base, front supports, armrests and rear support.
The softness of the generously padded seat and backrest creates a deliberate contrast with the precise, reflective geometry of the chrome structure. Both the seat and backrest are upholstered in taupe suede, displaying the warm, tactile quality characteristic of the Astro collection.
Particularly distinctive is the construction of the back. The upholstered backrest is visually suspended within the chromed structure and secured through brown leather straps with circular metal fittings, introducing an additional material and decorative element while leaving the structural system deliberately visible.
The backrest and seat feature shaped seams and softly sculpted padding, giving the chairs a particularly enveloping appearance. From the front, the upholstery appears almost independent from the metal structure; from the rear, the exposed frame and leather connections reveal the construction of the chair.
The result is a sophisticated dialogue between soft upholstery, leather and polished metal, combining comfort with the technical and architectural character associated with Faleschini's furniture for i4 Mariani.
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