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20TH Century, Twelve Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs

$19,533.74List Price

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20TH Century, Twelve Italian Wrought Iron Garden Chairs Measurements: cm H 97,5 x W 47,5 x D 58. Seat: cm H 50 x D 45 x W 45 This series of twelve outdoor chairs, rare to find in this issue, was made in Italy around the middle of the 20th century, in hand-forged wrought iron. The elegant reinterpretation of the classic garden furniture models is inspired by the design of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini who found great demand in America and Europe, especially in France and Italy. The iron elements, square section, draw a graceful and soft line and end at the top with brass knobs. Back and seat are composed of iron elements that are intertwined in a lattice emphasizing the austerity and simplicity of the whole. Very decorative is the system of support of the chairs consisting of curved iron legs and joined together by a crossbar on which rest the semicircle elements of the upper structure. Papperzini’s highly appreciated design is here interpreted with taste and elegance, proposing a line of chairs always suitable for any outdoor environment, such as a terrace, garden and patio, but also indoors. John Salterini, an Italian immigrant to New York, formed his own company in 1934 after the dissolution of Salterini Gallo, of which he was a partner, which produced wrought iron articles. The post-war boom led to the expansion of homes in the USA, whose owners wanted to own large patios that had to be furnished with elegant outdoor furniture. Salterini managed to offer them some of the most refined outdoor furniture of the time. Throughout his career, Salterini designed and produced a wide range of furniture, from tables and chairs to chaise longues, poufs and benches in collaboration with Italian and other architects and industrial designers, such as Mario Papperzini, Maurizio Pierre Paulin and Arne Jacobsen. The set of furnishings that were proposed combined organic and geometric shapes, influenced by the movements of Gothic Revival and Art Deco. Wrought iron was considered the best material for outdoor use because of its lightness and ductility compared to other metals. The term "beaten" means worked by hand, unlike cast iron, produced with moulds. The high-end handmade furniture by Salterini is characterized by its ability to give a metal such as wrought iron an almost ethereal and extremely elegant. Seat cushions in good condition are included. Two chairs of the lot have a slightly more concave seat shape, probably due to a choice of the client.

Similar to:
John Salterini (Designer)Mario Papperzini (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)Depth: 22.84 in (58 cm)Seat Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Iron
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
e.g. 1960-1969
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4405240470612

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