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Pair of Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Woven Rush Seats, Gio Ponti attributed.

$2,400per set
£1,827.60per set
€2,087per set
CA$3,372.30per set
A$3,700.05per set
CHF 1,949.01per set
MX$44,016.02per set
NOK 24,966.58per set
SEK 22,797.89per set
DKK 15,591.90per set

About the Item

Pair of Italian Walnut ladder back side chairs with woven rush seats, in the manner of Italian master designer, Gio Ponti. One seat needs a bit of attention to the front of the woven rush. That will be tended to prior to shipping. A very striking pair of chairs with their tall backs and carved ball front feet.
  • Attributed to:
    (After) Gio Ponti (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1950s
  • Condition:
    Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use. With the exception of the need for small a re-weave, these chairs are in exceptional condition. The carved ball front feet retain their spherical form. No cracks or mended breaks.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU841947838792

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