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This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the town of Chiavari, …
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This pair of Chiavari chairs with the typical high back was designed by Gaetano Descalzi in the town of Chiavari, Italy, where they have since been produced in various models. The chairs have been shellac polished, retaining their original patina, and reupholstered in ivory velvet.
Chiavari was created in 1807 by the Chiavari cabinetmaker Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi, who, at the invitation of Marquis Stefano Rivarola, reworked some models of French chairs referable to the Empire style, simplifying the decorative apparatus and reducing the sections of the structural elements. The chair was successful and soon many factories were born in Chiavari and neighboring towns: at the death of Gaetano Descalzi, in 1855, there were about 600 workers employed in the sector. Chiavarina was appreciated by Carlo Alberto of Savoy, by Napoleon III and by the sculptor Antonio Canova. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 17.32ʺW × 16.93ʺD × 48.03ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Seat Height
- 17.72 in
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Beech
- Velvet
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Reupholstered,Partially Restored,Surface Has Been Polished Reupholstered,Partially Restored,Surface Has Been Polished less
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