Vintage Design
This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the town of Chiavari, Italy, where they have since been produced in various models. The chairs have been shellac polished, retaining their original patina, and reupholstered in ivory velvet.
Chiavari was created in 1807 by the Chiavari cabinetmaker Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, who, at the invitation of Marquis Stefano Rivarola, reworked some models of French chairs referable to the Empire style, simplifying the decorative apparatus and reducing the sections of the structural elements. The chair was successful and soon many factories were born in Chiavari and neighboring towns: at the death of Gaetano Descalzi, in 1855, there were about 600 workers employed in the sector. Chiavarina was appreciated by Carlo Alberto of Savoy, by Napoleon III and by the sculptor Antonio Canova.
Chiavari was created in 1807 by the Chiavari cabinetmaker Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, who, at the invitation of Marquis Stefano Rivarola, reworked some models of French chairs referable to the Empire style, simplifying the decorative apparatus and reducing the sections of the structural elements. The chair was successful and soon many factories were born in Chiavari and neighboring towns: at the death of Gaetano Descalzi, in 1855, there were about 600 workers employed in the sector. Chiavarina was appreciated by Carlo Alberto of Savoy, by Napoleon III and by the sculptor Antonio Canova.
| Manufacturer |
Chiavari |
|---|---|
| Design Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Year | 1950 |
| Production Period | 1950 to 1959 |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy |
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Partially restored, Surface has been polished, Reupholstered, Polished, Reupholstered
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| Product Code | FER-1134112 |
| Materials | Beech, Velvet |
| Color | Brown, ivory |
| Width |
44 cm 17.3 inch |
| Depth |
43 cm 16.9 inch |
| Height |
122 cm 48.0 inch |
| Seat Height | 17.7 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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