Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
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Description
An iconic set of 12 chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Auditorium in Via della Conciliazione, Rome
on a project by Architect Marcello Piacentini 1950
this set from the first and second row of the Auditorium
painted metal and red velvet
all original condition - all numbered in gold ink (n. 3-9-11-15-17-18-31-39-43-44...-) all the chairs with the arms except one (the last of the row)
good conditions, folding seat
Measures: Height 98 cm, 58 x 53 cm height seat: 50cm (depth with seat closed: 50 cm). -
More Information
Documentation: Ample Provenance Origin: Italy Period: 1950-1979 Materials: painted metal and red velvet Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1960 Number of Pieces: 8+ Styles / Movements: Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 449630 -
Dimensions
W. 20.87 in; H. 38.58 in; D. 22.83 in; W. 53 cm; H. 98 cm; D. 58 cm; Seat H. 19.69 in; Seat H. 50 cm;
Message from Seller:
Lorenzo Ciompi is a private collector with a wide experience in Italian design achieved starting from the beginning of the 90's. His collection includes famous items designed by Gio Ponti as well as other well-known Italian designers such as Ico Pairisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Carlo De Carli , Carlo Mollino, Melchiorre Bega, Joe Colombo. A lot of furniture items projected by these designers were published on important magazines such as AD, The World Interiors, Elle, Domus.
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