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Pair of Italian Wood and Leather Folding 'Tripolina' Lounge Chairs, Joseph Fendy

Creator: Joseph Fendy -Paolo Viganò
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A rare set of the 'Tripolina' folding chair designed by Joseph B. Fenby.

The Tripolina chair was made from prior to WWII by the firm of Vigano` in Tripoli, Libya, for the expatriate Italian market as a camping chair of great stability in the sand and made from local wood and camel or cow hide.

This first folding chair from the late 19th century, 1881, inspired a lot of designers, of which the best known example is the 'Butterfly chair' by Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy.

The frame of this pair of chairs are in completely original condition and have a beautiful patina. Stamped: Brevettato on frames. The leather seats have been replaced.

References: Campaign furniture, Folding and portable chairs.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Leather, Beech.
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1937
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	422861

Dimensions

W.	27.5 in;	H.	40 in;	D.	27.5 in;
W.	69.85 cm;	H.	101.6 cm;	D.	69.85 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com