Albenga Dining Chairs by Gustavo Pulitzer for Arflex, Italy, 1955, Set of 8

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Set of 8 "Albenga" dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955.
This model was specially designed for the interior of an Italian … Read more Set of 8 "Albenga" dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955.
This model was specially designed for the interior of an Italian cruise ship. The chairs feature a painted metal frame; the sides and armrests are made of molded sheet metal covered in leather. The seats and backrests are made of foam and upholstered in fabric.

References: Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950–2000, Allemandi, 2011, p. 41; Irene de Guttry, Maria Paola Maino, Il mobile italiano degli anni ’40 e ’50, Laterza, 1992, p. 85; Domus No. 343, June 1958, p. 33 I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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