Italian Armchair with Boucle Upholstery in the Manner of Gio Ponti, 1950s - 2 Available
An Italian armchair from the 1950s, in the manner of Gio Ponti, where line and proportion are softened through material and curve.
The frame is low, shaped with a continuous, sweeping gesture that defines both arm and back. There is a lightness to its silhouette, an ease that allows the chair to sit comfortably within a room without dominating it, while still holding a clear point of view.
Reupholstered in a seafoam green bouclé blend, the surface introduces texture and depth. The fabric catches light gently, giving the chairs a quiet tactility that contrasts with the precision of their underlying structure. The color, soft and atmospheric, lends a sense of calm while subtly recalling mid-century Italian palettes.
Set on slender brass legs, the chairs lift slightly from the floor, creating a sense of suspension. The metal adds a note of clarity, refined, warm, and understated, balancing the softness above with a more defined base.
Placed as a pair or apart, the chair shapes a room through conversation, between material and line, softness and structure. Pieces that invite use, while quietly articulating mid-century Italian design.
Sold and priced individually.
DIMENSIONS: 34.5"W x 31"D x 30"H
SEAT HEIGHT: 16"
ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1950s
MATERIALS: Brass,Bouclé
CONDITION:
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