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Gianni Moscatelli Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs, Italy, circa 1970

Creator: Gianni Moscatelli -FORMANOVA Milano
Offered by: Babou New York

Description
A pair of lounge chairs / armchairs by Gianni Moscatelli, for Formanova, 1970's.
The chairs display a sleek and sinuous shaped chrome design for which Moscatelli was known. Newly re-upholstered in a chocolate brown Ultrasuede, which mimics the design of the chrome arms by curving over the back seat and the underside of the front. Gianni Moscatelli founded his own company Formanova in 1930 in Meda, the heart of Brianza, creating a line of furniture endowed with a design of pure and functional lines with highly sculptural and geometric form.

Italy, circa 1970's
Size: 27" back h x 15" seat h x 26" wide x 29" deep

Babou features European furniture from the 17th century through the 1970’s with an emphasis on classic and iconic Italian and French modernist design. You'll find works by the finest 20th century makers, such as Osvaldo Borsani, Gio Ponti, Mario Bellini, Paolo Buffa, Angelo Mangiarotti, Afra and Tobia Scarpa, Willy Rizzo, as well as pieces which simply exhibit timelessness, great form and beautiful craftsmanship.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Chrome, Ultrasuede
Condition:	Good. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition; newly re-upholstered in a chocolate brown Ultrasuede.
Creation Date:	1970
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	683191

Dimensions

W.	26 in;	D.	29 in;
W.	66.04 cm;	D.	73.66 cm;

Seat H.	15 in;	Back H.	27 in;
Seat H.	38.1 cm;	Back H.	68.58 cm;

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