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Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Dining Chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini

Creator: Massimo Iosa Ghini - Moroso
Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
Set of 4 Italian Post-Modern / Memphis Bolidist "Velox" dining chairs by Massimo Iosa Ghini for Moroso, Milan, 1987. 1 "Velox" Chair with sweeping curved arms and 3 "Velox" side chairs. A Massimo Iosa Ghini "Bolidist" Velox Dining Table is also available. Bolidism was a term used by Iosa Ghini to describle sweeping forms that conveyed movement and speed similar to the Italian Futurism movement from the early 20th century.
Dimensions: Armchair H 32.5 x W 19 x D 26; side chairs H 32.5 x W 17 x D 21.
Literature: N. Bellati, Neues italienisches design, 1990.
References: Memphis Design, Ettore Sottsass, Art Furniture, Futurism, Futurist. Art Moderne, Machine Age, Raymond Loewy.

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Structure is solid and stable and the chairs are great to sit on. The chrome finish is distressed with surface rust creating a modern yet exotic shabby chic feel. 3 of the upholstered coverings are faded by the sun.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Steel.
Condition:	Fair.
Creation Date:	1987
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	522998

Dimensions

W.	19 in;	H.	32.25 in;	D.	26 in;
W.	48.26 cm;	H.	81.92 cm;	D.	66.04 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