Charles Rennie Mackintosh "Argyle" Chair, Vintage 1990s Alivar Model 854 L1 – With Black Leather Seat

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For sale is an authentic, vintage Italian-made Alivar Model 854 L1 reproduction of the iconic 1897 Charles Rennie Mackintosh Argyle … Read more For sale is an authentic, vintage Italian-made Alivar Model 854 L1 reproduction of the iconic 1897 Charles Rennie Mackintosh Argyle High-Back Chair. It was originally purchased from the historic design showroom Sedia Inc. in Boston in 1995. The "854 L1" designation on the original invoice certifies its manufacture by Alivar in Italy, constructed from open-pore ebonized solid ash wood. This specific piece features a custom-tailored matte black leather seat seamlessly affixed with professional internal pocket-screws and a clean beige dust cover.

Manufacturer: Alivar (Italy)
Model / Finish: 854 L1 (Open-pore Ebonized Ash Wood)
Upholstery: Custom premium black leather with internal pocket-screw frame mounting
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The structural woodwork is pristine, showing the beautiful, deep texture of the natural ash wood grain through the black finish. The leather is clean and well-tailored.

Provenance: Includes a copy of the original 1995 Sedia Inc. showroom sales invoice explicitly detailing the Alivar model number, establishing a clear 30+ year paper trail of authenticity. Plus a photo of the page of the Sedia Inc./Alivar glossy printout "catalog" showing many images and the Alivar model numbers, with an arrow pointing to the" 854" Argyle Chair.

Sedia Inc: A prominent mid-century modernist furniture importer and distributor based in Boston, Massachusetts. They were the primary supplier responsible for importing Alivar’s Italian-made masterwork reproductions into the United States market. See less