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Ilmari Tapiovaara Sofa and Chair for Paolo Arnaboldi, Italy 1957

Creator: Ilmari Tapiovaara
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
This three-seater sofa and chair by Ilmari Tapiovaara for Paolo Arnaboldi was a commission of La Permanente Mobili Cantù, Italy 1957. This design premiered at the 'Seconda Mostra Selettiva e Concorso Internazionale del Mobile’ in Cantù Italy in 1957 where it won the 2nd gold medal for Living Room Design.

These items come with it’s original pillows. We would however strongly recommend to have them redone. Please don’t hesitate to ask us for the best possibilities. We work with some of the best upholsterers in the Netherlands.

Dimensions:

Sofa: 198 cm W x 80 cm D x 75 cm , Seat height 25cm.
Chair: 70 cm W x 80 cm D x 75 cm H.
Seat height 25cm, Tray height: 35cm.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The leather has a beautiful patina. Leather and wood have some marks and scratches.
Creation Date:	1957
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Minimalist
Catalog References:	1957 ‘Seconda Mostra Selettiva e Concorso Internazionale del Mobile’ original exhibition catalogue, p 14 .
Article References:	‘Rivista Dell Arredamento’, September 1958, article ‘Vetrina' unpaginated , image 10
Dealer Reference #:	#20180166 #20190219
Incollect Reference #:	299051

Dimensions

W.	77.95 in;	H.	29.53 in;	D.	31.5 in;
W.	198 cm;	H.	75 cm;	D.	80 cm;

Seat H.	9.84 in;
Seat H.	25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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