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Rare Silvio Cavatorta Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1940s

$17,776.35per set
£13,000per set
€15,278.22per set
CA$24,742.01per set
A$26,543.75per set
CHF 14,237.52per set
MX$319,583.18per set
NOK 179,480.67per set
SEK 163,661.50per set
DKK 114,148.68per set

About the Item

A rare and important pair of 1940s armchairs designed by Silvio Cavatorta. Made by hand in the Cavatorta workplace in Rome. Presumably reupholstered at some point in the past. Fabric is clean. We can reupholster in COM at additional cost. Fast shipping worldwide. Bibliography: Il mobile italiano degli anni 40-50, Irene De Guttry, page 137, fig. 5 / Mobili imbottiti, poltrone salotti e tessuti per l’arredamento, Cesare Saracchi, Gorlich Milan 1947.
  • Creator:
    Silvio Cavatorta (Designer)
  • Similar to:
    Flemming Lassen (Designer)Gio Ponti (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 26.97 in (68.5 cm)Depth: 28.94 in (73.5 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Lewes, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2259344919112

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