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Silvio Coppola, Bernini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Walnut 1960s

Creator: Bernini -Silvio Coppola
Offered by: GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN

Description
Silvio Coppola, Bernini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chairs, Walnut, 1960s

Set of ten (10) dining chairs designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini circa 1960s. Each example has strong walnut modernist frames with distressed black leather backrests and removable seat cushions. Inquire for re-upholstery options via our gallery.

Walnut, Black Leather
Italy c. 1960s

Height: 32 inches, Width: 19.5 inches, Depth: 18 inches, Seat Height: 19 inches

Silvio Coppola was born in Brindisi, Italy in 1920 and graduated as architect in Politecnico di Milano. During his professional career he achieved several professional goals, either in Italy and abroad especially in mall architecture field. He also commetted to interior design, graphic design and visual communication and he was also a member of AGI (Institute of Graphic Arts in New York). He worked for big-name companies such as Bayer, Bernini, Montecatini, Monteschell, Zucchi, Cinzano, Alessi, Cassina, Parmalat and Feltrinelli. In 1962 he received the La Palma d'Oro award for advertising and the Rizzoli Award in 1966. He taught for several years at the Academy of Fine Arts in Carrara and at the Gesamthochschule in Essen. His success in the field of furniture are marked by fine wood working ad giving the tradition a modern twist. He designed iconic pieces of furniture for Montina, Bernini, Cassina and Artemide. In 1967 he founded an Exhibition Design group with Munari and Grignani, to research the design applied to trade shows, fair and museums. He died in his beloved Milan in 1985. .

More Information

Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Some tears in leather. Greenwich Living Design can assist with re-upholstery and refinishing while maintaining the historical integrity of each piece.
Creation Date:	1960
Number of Pieces:	8+
Styles / Movements:	Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	467-15
Incollect Reference #:	754269

Dimensions

W.	19.5 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	18 in;
W.	49.53 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.