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SILVER Seller in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy
Incredible and rare lounge chair with high backrest designed by the famous Milanese architect and designer Paolo Buffa in 1946 and produced by the prestigious Marelli & Colico factory in Cantù in 1948. This masterpiece represents a sophisticated Italian modernist reinterpretation of the classic English Windsor style. The structure is entirely made of highly prized solid Brazilian rosewood, characterized by a dark flamed grain of exceptional beauty and shine. The design stands out for the slender tapered backrest formed by thin vertical slats, culminating in a shaped cymatium with elegant curled volutes carved on the sides. The sinuous armrests and the shapely legs connected by crosspieces combine the rigorous cleanliness of modernism with the grace of neoclassicism. Bibliographic references and literature: The model is historically documented and published in the main sector magazines and volumes of the time: Domus n. 226, January-February 1948, p. 57. Roberto Aloi, Examples of modern furniture from all over the world. Chairs, Armchairs, Sofas, Volume 128, Publisher Hoepli, 1950. Technical details: Designer: Paolo Buffa Manufacturer: Marelli & Colico (Cantù, Italy) Design period: 1946 Year of production: approximately 1948 Material: Solid Brazilian Rosewood (Rosewood). Style: Mid-Century Modern Italian / Modern Classic Conservation status: Excellent vintage condition. The wood has a splendid original patina with minimal and normal signs of aging which testify to its authenticity and history. Solid and stable structure. Height 101 Armrest width 62 Seat height 38 Depth 52
ID: 15049-1782499448-154674
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