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Set of Eight (8) Postmodern Italian Pietro Costantini Dining Chairs Designed for Ello
This exquisite set of dining chairs features …
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Set of Eight (8) Postmodern Italian Pietro Costantini Dining Chairs Designed for Ello
This exquisite set of dining chairs features high, exaggerated slatted backrests and a uniquely joined trio-leg design, forming a striking and highly architectural silhouette. The elongated backs create a sense of verticality and drama, while the sculptural base introduces a refined structural tension that is unexpected, yet visually resolved.
A fantastic example of late 20th-century Italian design, the chairs reflect the bold formal experimentation and intellectual rigor associated with the Postmodern movement. Their graphic clarity and distinctive proportions elevate them beyond functional seating, positioning them as sculptural objects within a dining environment. The open slatted construction allows for a nuanced interplay of light and shadow, enhancing their presence without visual heaviness.
Consistent with Pietro Costantini’s oeuvre, the design demonstrates a sophisticated balance between craftsmanship and conceptual form. The trio-leg configuration is particularly notable, lending the chairs a sense of lightness and precision while reinforcing their architectural character.
We have shown the chairs with a Parsons-style burl wood dining table (not included), a pairing that underscores their versatility. The richly figured burl surface offers a warm counterpoint to the chairs’ linear geometry, though they are equally compelling in more restrained or minimalist interiors where their sculptural qualities can be fully appreciated.
An exceptional and increasingly uncommon set, ideal for collectors and design professionals seeking definitive Italian Postmodern pieces. The chairs possess a strong visual identity while remaining highly usable, making them a compelling addition to both curated residential interiors and gallery-like settings.
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- Dimensions
- 19.5ʺW × 20ʺD × 47.13ʺH
- Seat Height
- 18.5 in
- Number of Seats
- 8
- Brand
- Ello
- Ello Furniture
- Designer
- Pietro Costantini
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Fabric
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Very good original vintage condition; new upholstery required. Some chips are present; please see photos. Very good original vintage condition; new upholstery required. Some chips are present; please see photos. less
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