Showrooms
Caned Rocking Chair Made by Porino, Italy, 1930s
-
Description
An extraordinary and very rare rocking chair originating from the 1930s, meticulously crafted and designed by Ditta Porino of Torino, Italy.
The design of this piece evokes awe through its profound simplicity. A solitary caned seat delicately rests atop two organically shaped legs, crafted from bentwood beech, showcasing a harmony of form and function.
Porino's vision for this chair transcends conventional design, incorporating a modular concept. By inverting the two legs, as depicted in the accompanying imagery, the chair transforms seamlessly into two distinct models—a lounge chair and a rocking chair—reflecting a foresight that predates similar designs by approximately four decades.
Comparisons to the Crassevig rocking chair are inevitable, yet subtle disparities in construction quality emerge upon closer examination. While the later model from the 1970s bears visible screws, the Porino chair boasts a construction devoid of noticeable joints, attesting to a superior level of craftsmanship.
This specimen has undergone a meticulous restoration process, including the expert hand-knotting of its cane by our in-house restoration atelier, ensuring its structural integrity and longevity. Notably, a metal manufacturer's label is discreetly positioned beneath the seat, underscoring its authenticity.
Materials: Beech, Cane
Dimensions: 90 D x 69 W x 73 H cm -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Origin: Italy Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Beech,Cane,Caning Condition: Good. Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. New hand knotted cane. Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 747266 -
Dimensions
W. 27.17 in; H. 28.75 in; D. 35.44 in; W. 69.01 cm; H. 73.03 cm; D. 90.02 cm; Seat H. 14.18 in; Seat H. 36.02 cm;
More Listings from Linea Gallery View all 237 listings
-
Pair of daybeds in rattan and bamboo with velvet upholstery, Italy, 1960s
-
Gio Ponti certified walnut and velvet daybed sofa, Italy, 1940s
-
Bamboo and rattan daybed, Italy, 1960s
-
Eight “Tre Stecche” chairs in cherry wood, Chiavari manufacture, Italy, 1950s
-
Pair of teak bedside tables, Italy, 1950s
-
Hans J. Wegner coffee Table model AT-10 in Teak and Cane by Andreas Tuck, 1950s
-
Fritz Hansen pair of easy chair made of oak and fabric Model 1590, Denmark, 1942
-
Barovier & Toso set of 3 glass and nickel-plated brass wall lights, Italy, 1940s
-
Tomaso Buzzi lattimo glass chandelier for Venini, Italy, 1930s
-
Large curved sofa with carved wooden supports, Italy, 1950s
-
Large brass wall mirror, Italian manufacture, 1950s
-
Cherrywood credenza with bookcase, Canciani manufacture, Chiavari, Italy 1940s
-
Emilio Lancia display cabinet in walnut and walnut burl, Italy, 1930s
-
Stilnovo pendant lamp with wool felt shade and metal structure, italy, 1970s
