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Pair Italian Neoclassical Carved Dolphin Arm Chairs With Rush Seats, Late 20th C
$3,600per set
£2,743.27per set
€3,163.74per set
CA$5,113.08per set
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CHF 2,947.37per set
MX$64,722.30per set
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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Dolphin Armchairs with Rush Seats
Italy, Late 20th Century
This refined pair of Italian Neoclassical armchairs, dating to the late 20th century, exemplifies Italy’s enduring tradition of classical revival furniture, combining sculptural carving with architectural clarity. The chairs are distinguished by their elegant horseshoe-shaped crest rails, which wrap fluidly around the open backs and arms, creating a unified, embracing silhouette characteristic of classical revival seating.
The frames are constructed in solid fruitwood, finished in a warm, honey-toned patina that highlights the natural grain and the precision of the carving. The arms terminate in finely carved dolphin-form supports, rendered with articulated scales, curling bodies, and expressive heads. In classical symbolism, dolphins were associated with protection, guidance, and harmony, and their use in neoclassical furniture reflects a deep engagement with Greco-Roman decorative traditions.
The open backs feature lyre-form splats, a direct reference to ancient classical imagery associated with Apollo and the arts. This motif reinforces the intellectual lineage of Neoclassicism while providing a strong vertical counterpoint to the sweeping horseshoe crest rail. Unlike bergères, which are enclosed and fully upholstered, these are open-frame Neoclassical armchairs, designed to emphasize structure, carving, and proportion.
The seats are woven in traditional rush, executed in a radiating geometric pattern that offers durability, comfort, and tactile warmth. The natural rush contrasts beautifully with the carved wood and underscores the chairs’ connection to historic European seating traditions.
Elegant yet versatile, these armchairs are well suited for use in a dining room, library, or as statement accent chairs in a classically inspired interior. Their sculptural dolphin arms and continuous horseshoe form allow them to function equally as functional seating and decorative architectural elements.
Dimensions:
35" H x 26" W x 20" D
Seat height: 18"
Arm height 32"
- Dimensions:Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)Seat Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Neoclassical (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T36701stDibs: LU2592348274532
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