Pair of Vintage Metal Stools

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A striking pair of Italian round stools, circa 1950s, upholstered in their original iridescent blue-green ciré fabric. The upholstery has … Read more A striking pair of Italian round stools, circa 1950s, upholstered in their original iridescent blue-green ciré fabric. The upholstery has a lustrous, reflective surface with an allover foliate or scrolling pattern; depending on the light, it shifts between deep cerulean, teal, green, and silvered gray tones.

Each stool is supported by a slender three-leg base of black-painted metal, with small brass details at the feet and beneath the upholstered seat. The gently curved legs flare outward from the underside and terminate in graceful upturned feet, lending the stools a sculptural, almost calligraphic silhouette.

At approximately 17.7 inches high, the pair is suitable for occasional seating, bedside placement, dressing-room use, or as compact accent stools in a living room or entry. They can also function as decorative stands for books or objects when not in use.

The supplied listing identifies the stools as a 1950s Italian pair with brass-and-metal tripod bases and original iridescent blue-green upholstery.

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Field Specification
Field Specification
Origin Italy
Date Circa 1950s
Quantity Pair
Designer / maker Unknown
Materials Black-painted metal, brass, original ciré textile upholstery
Upholstery Iridescent blue-green patterned ciré fabric
Color Cerulean, teal, green, gray, and brass tones
Base Three splayed metal legs with brass details
Overall dimensions, each 13.78 in. diameter × 17.72 in. H
Seat diameter 13.78 in.
Seat height 17.72 in.
Style Italian Mid-Century Modern
Condition Good original vintage condition, with minor imperfections and wear consistent with age and use See less