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Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi -Fratelli Levaggi

Rare set of six Campanino Chiavari walnut chairs by Fratelli Levaggi 1950

Documentation

Documented elsewhere (exact item)

Origin

Italy

Period

1950-1979

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Dimensions

W.	15.75 in;	H.	33.86 in;	D.	16.14 in;
W.	40 cm;	H.	86 cm;	D.	41 cm;

Seat H.	17.72 in;
Seat H.	45 cm;

Condition

Good. Wear consistent with age and use

Creation Date

1950

Number of Pieces

6-7

Description

Beautiful set of six Italian chairs in walnut wood, model "Campanino" by Fratelli Levaggi from the early 1950s, in Chiavari. These chairs were originally designed in 1807 by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi. Extraordinary light and strong, these chairs were Ignazio Gardella and Franco Albini favorites for their interior design projects in the 1950s and 1960s. Fully restored and reupholstered with a rich Italian Jacquard fabric from Dedar Milano - Reference Twist again Colore 10 in melon red. A rare find, in very good vintage condition.

Styles / Movements

Art Deco, Mid Century, Modern

Incollect Reference Number

355556