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Walnut + Leather ‘Arcata’ Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1968

$7,000.00

An ‘Arcata’ lounge chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1968. This sculptural chair features a walnut frame with an arched seat back and arms, whose curves are emphasized by circular and demilune cutout details. This chair retains its original patinated burgundy leather upholstery. Unmarked. Sourced in Italy, 1960s. 

We also have a matching ‘Arcata’ coffee table + sofas available.

Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was a prolific Italian architect, art director and product designer renowned for her post-war style and industrial designs. She was the art director of FontanaArte and designed a range of modern, innovative pieces. Aulenti was one of few women in the field at the time and is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Italian design and architecture.

DIMENSIONS: 23.75"W x 25.25"D x 36.25"H

ADDITIONAL DIMENSIONS: 23"Seat Depth; 23.75"Arm Height

SEAT HEIGHT: 18"

ORIGIN: Italy

PERIOD: 1960s

MATERIALS: Wood,Leather

CONDITION: Great vintage condition. Minor wear to the walnut frames, including marks and one indentation to the top edge of the seat back can be seen in photographs.


The leather seats were professionally restored since photographing; updated photos coming soon. Contact info@thesouthlooploft.com for details.

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Walnut + Leather ‘Arcata’ Chair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, Italy 1968

An ‘Arcata’ lounge chair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova in 1968. This sculptural chair features a walnut frame with an arched seat back and arms, whose curves are emphasized by circular and demilune cutout details. This chair retains its original patinated burgundy leather upholstery. Unmarked. Sourced in Italy, 1960s. 

We also have a matching ‘Arcata’ coffee table + sofas available.

Gae Aulenti (1927-2012) was a prolific Italian architect, art director and product designer renowned for her post-war style and industrial designs. She was the art director of FontanaArte and designed a range of modern, innovative pieces. Aulenti was one of few women in the field at the time and is regarded as one of the most iconic figures in Italian design and architecture.

Dimensions
Width: 23.75"
Depth: 25.25"
Height: 36.25"
Additional Dimensions: 23"Seat Depth; 23.75"Arm Height
Seat Height: 18"
Origin: Italy
Period: 1960s
Materials: Wood,Leather
Condition
Great vintage condition. Minor wear to the walnut frames, including marks and one indentation to the top edge of the seat back can be seen in photographs. The leather seats were professionally restored since photographing; updated photos coming soon. Contact info@thesouthlooploft.com for details.

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