Lot Essay
This classic Italian domestic chair, named after the village in Italy in which it was made, was the inspiration for Ponti's 'Superleggera' chair of 100 years later (see following lot).
ITALIAN, MANUFACTURED BY GAETANO DESCALZO, CIRCA 1850
Details
A walnut 'Chiavari' side chair
Italian, manufactured by Gaetano Descalzo, circa 1850
The super-light frame with finely turned legs and stretchers, original woven cane seat
33¾in. (86cm.) high
The reverse with original printed paper label Gaetano Descalzo detto campanino in Chiavari
Italian, manufactured by Gaetano Descalzo, circa 1850
The super-light frame with finely turned legs and stretchers, original woven cane seat
33¾in. (86cm.) high
The reverse with original printed paper label Gaetano Descalzo detto campanino in Chiavari
Provenance
Private European collection.