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1970s Marzio Cecchi Italian Vintage Iconic Gold Yellow Silk Swivel Armchair

Description
Iconic Italian design by Marzio Cecchi (1940-1990), 1970s mid-20th century lounge chair with seat cushion and 2 small decorative pillows, original intertwined raw silk fabric in a glowing yellow, elegant embracing high back on brass support revolving on a round white lacquered metal base.
Born near Florence on March 1st 1940, Marzio comes from a design environment, his mother being Giulia Carla Cecchi (1913-2005), a name famous in the world of fashion with her haute couture creations paraded at Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti in Florence.
Visionary architect, designer and artist, he is very successful from his first work experiences, as his ideas show innovation, extreme creativity in the use of materials and innate good taste. He designs and decorates Italian houses and villas protected by the Italian Fine Arts Department. His works receive prestigious awards and always show, along with functionality, great beauty distinguished by high quality craftsmanship. He dies in an accident in New York on January 1st 1990, leaving timeless designs and one of a kind piece highly collectible on the market, several acquired by the most important museums in the world.

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	brass, metal, silk, hand-woven, laquered
Condition:	Good. Good, wear consistent with age and use
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	778PM
Incollect Reference #:	594110