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pair of fine Maurizio Tempestini old rose velvet armchairs, Florence, 1938

Creator: Maurizio Tempestini
Offered by: Compendio Gallery

Description
fine and elegant pair of armchairs, design by Maurizio Tempestini in 1938
designed and produced for a private residence, Villa B, in Florence within another pair ( in green forest velvet ) manufactured for the master bedroom
re-upholstery in old rose fine velvet
conical feet
Measures: height: 76cm, 74 x 70cm, height seat : 55 cm
very good condition
there are available on Compendio Gallery the other pair of armchairs in forest green velvet
Literature: Claudio Cordoni "Maurizio Tempestini interior architect 1908-1960 - edifir 2010 pg 112

Maurizio Tempestini , interior designer, was born in Florence in 1908 and won numerous awards and received in 1929 the diploma of Industrial Decoration. Famous for many important projects:, la Capannina a Forte dei marmi , the night club La Bussola (1947. 1949) a Le Focette ( Lucca) la Canzone del Mare in Capri,L'Hotel Excelsior In Florence , the train of King Faruk and the interior of Important residences in Florence and Versilia.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	wood and old rose velvet
Condition:	Good. re-upholstery in old rose velvet
Creation Date:	1938
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Art Deco, Mid Century
Book References:	Literature: Claudio Cordoni "Maurizio Tempestini interior architect 1908-1960 - edifir 2010 pg 112
Incollect Reference #:	811689

Dimensions

W.	27.56 in;	H.	29.92 in;	D.	29.13 in;
W.	70 cm;	H.	76 cm;	D.	74 cm;

Seat H.	21.65 in;
Seat H.	55 cm;

Message from Seller:

Lorenzo Ciompi is a private collector with a wide experience in Italian design achieved starting from the beginning of the 90's. His collection includes famous items designed by Gio Ponti as well as other well-known Italian designers such as Ico Pairisi, Osvaldo Borsani, Carlo De Carli , Carlo Mollino, Melchiorre Bega, Joe Colombo. A lot of furniture items projected by these designers were published on important magazines such as AD, The World Interiors, Elle, Domus.