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Pair of
Tiki
Armchairs in Ochre Fabric by Busnelli, Italy 1960s
$12,570.33per set
£9,400.49per set
€10,500per set
CA$17,321.29per set
A$18,897.07per set
CHF 10,005.89per set
MX$226,440.74per set
NOK 127,430.50per set
SEK 116,525.74per set
DKK 79,969.95per set
About the Item
A sculptural composition of balance and comfort, this pair of “Tiki” armchairs encapsulates the spirit of postwar Italian design, where organic form met engineered innovation.
Design
Designed and produced by Busnelli in the 1960s, each chair features a fibreglass-reinforced shell with generous, contoured seating, newly reupholstered in textured ochre fabric. The bucket-like form is engineered for comfort, tapering at the edges into an almost aerodynamic profile. These shells rest within an elegant wooden framework crafted in dark-stained beech, identifiable by its gently bowed stretcher supports and subtly tapering legs.
The arms are particularly refined: long, flowing curves, carved with a fluid rhythm, offering both functional support and sculptural presence. Viewed in profile, they introduce a lyrical contrast to the geometric strength of the base. This meeting of organic and architectural elements is what gives the “Tiki” series its distinctive presence.
Busnelli, founded in Brianza in 1953, became known for working with advanced materials and pushing the expressive limits of upholstered furniture. These armchairs reflect that ethos. Though precise attribution to a named designer is uncertain, the design aligns with Italy's ergonomic and formal research of the late 1960s, possibly echoing the influence of figures like Ico Parisi or Gianfranco Frattini.
We also have the matching two-seater bench available.
Condition
Condition is excellent. Both chairs have been fully restored and reupholstered. Minor traces of age on the woodwork remain visible, but add to the character of the pieces.
- Creator:Busnelli (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 27.17 in (69 cm)Depth: 28.75 in (73 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Hellouw, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5583247629212
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