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Mid-Century Pair of 836 Wood Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s

Description
Very rare Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood slipper chairs armchairs. Nice brass screws. Model 836 by the italian designer Gianfranco Frattini for the manufacture Cassina in 1955. Awarded by the "Compasso d'Oro" price the same year. Fully new upholstery upholstered with a sand bouclé french editor fabric. Bibliography : G. Gramigna, Repertorio Del Design Italiano 1950-2000, Per l'Arredamento
Domestico, Vol. 1, Editions Umberto Allemandi & C, Turin, 2003. Famous design like Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, Le Corbusier, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Jean Royère, Gio Ponti, Augusto Romano, Osvaldo Borsani, Joe Colombo, Vico Magistretti, Luisa Ico Parisi, Mario Bellini, Tito Agnoli, Afra Tobia Carlo Scarpa, Luciano Frigerio, Sporiti, Marco Zanuso, Giulio Moscatelli, Formanova, Maxalto, Alvar Aalto.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Brass, Fabric, Metal, Wood
Condition:	Good. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1950s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	626745