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Pair of cherrywood lounge chairs, Italy, 1950s

Offered by: Linea Gallery

Description
Pair of Italian armchairs in cherry wood with padded elements upholstered in cobalt-blue velvet, Italian manufacture, early 1950s.

Italian design has always stood out for its ability to combine masterful craftsmanship with imagination, giving form to ideas that feel both new and deeply personal. These armchairs express that spirit perfectly. Bold yet balanced, they play with strong volumes, curved surfaces, and sharp angles, reaching a kind of confident elegance that feels both sculptural and inviting.

The square cherrywood frame, decorated with the distinctly Italian grissinato motif, supports the upholstered section with quiet poise. The arched armrests still hint at Art Deco, but their slightly offset geometry already looks ahead to the softer, more expressive design language of the 1950s. Their shape seems to open naturally toward the sitter, offering a warm and optimistic embrace - a reflection of the postwar energy and belief in a better future.

In those years, Turin was one of Italy’s most vibrant industrial and cultural centers, rediscovering its creative voice after the war. These armchairs belong to the experiments of the so-called “Turin school,” where designers, architects, and decorators combined innovation with cultured references to meet the refined tastes of a demanding bourgeois clientele. With a touch of irony and great technical skill, they managed to carry that vision gracefully through the changing aesthetics of the postwar era. Always in dialogue - and at times in contrast - with the “Milanese school,” the Turin approach still feels strikingly fresh and full of ideas today.

Dimensions: 76W x 80D x 77H cm; seat height 44 cm (29.9W x 31.5D x 30.3H in; seat height 17.3 in).

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Cherry, Fabric.
Condition:	Good. Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1950's
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	834667