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Walnut and Newly Upholstered Lounge Chair by B.B.P.R., Italy, c. 1950

Creator: Studio BBPR
Offered by: Robert Stilin LLC

Description
Distinctive, sculptural lounge chairs designed by famed architectural studio B.B.P.R.

B.B.P.R. was a studio founded by Italian architect Gianluigi Banfi (1910-1945), Lodovico Barbiano di Belgiojoso (1909-2004), Enrico Peressutti (1908-1976) and Ernesto Nathan Rogers (1909-1969) in 1932.

The studio endured throughout the rise of fascism, WWII, and the loss of Gianlugi Banfi, who was held in the Mauthausen concentration camp, where he died in 1945. The studio flourished in the 50s and 60s, working on many public and private institutions throughout Italy until the mid 90s.

B.B.P.R. championed a humane modernism, which rejected the cold formalism of fascist architecture. The studio created buildings which incorporated mythology and ornament, and furniture the cleverly blended angular and classical lines. Their designs have become highly collectible.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Walnut, New upholstery
Condition:	Good. In excellent vintage condition.
Creation Date:	c. 1950
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	FRN0872
Incollect Reference #:	752436

Dimensions

W.	25.5 in;	H.	41.5 in;	D.	38 in;
W.	64.77 cm;	H.	105.41 cm;	D.	96.52 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Stilin is known for effortlessly combining crisp, clean architecture with custom upholstery, antique and vintage furniture and modern and contemporary art to create casually elegant homes that are warm, comfortable and very livable. With over 25 years of experience running his own design firm, the New York and Hamptons based designer has built a solid reputation as a highly versatile interior designer whose classically modern work is custom tailored to the needs of each client and project