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Set of 6 Mid Century Modern chairs by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi

Creator: Franco Campo & Carlo Graffi
Offered by: Caira Mandaglio 20th Century Design

Description
Set of six Modernist dining chairs with curved backs and lacquered metal legs, designed by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi. These quality chairs have Rio rosewood veneer and brass studs. They are light and easy to transport due to the convenient cut out design.
Bibliography, Domus 346, September 1958
Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi met as college students at the Politecnico di Torino. Both men studied engineering and architecture under Carlo Mollino, and after their graduation in 1950, they continued to collaborate with their professor on architecture and design. In Campo and Graffi’s earlier works, the influence of Mollino is evident with their use of supine curves and organic materials. During the 1950s, Graffi and Campo design customized interiors and furniture working with decorators, shops, and private clients. Later, their work is inspired by the city of Turin, and their furniture became more rigid and sculptural, emphasizing the joints and the construction of the forms. In 1956, Campo and Graffi opened their groundbreaking furniture atelier Home. In an effort to make good design available for all, they crafted furniture in teak as well as imported designs from Scandinavia. Home was a successful venture, with locations in both Genoa and Rome. Tragically, a fire destroyed the factory in 1964, ending both Home and the collaboration between Campo and Graffi. After they split, Graffi continued to work with Carlo Mollino and Campo continued to design furniture and interiors. Although their collaborative period was brief, Campo and Graffi’s democratic designs were influential in the field.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Good vintage condition consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	circa 1958
Number of Pieces:	6-7
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	649822