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An important pair of original “856” armchairs from 1957, finished in high-quality leather, manufactured by Cassina, Meda (Milan), Italy.
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An important pair of original “856” armchairs from 1957, finished in high-quality leather, manufactured by Cassina, Meda (Milan), Italy.
Beautiful design with a sculptural form, a super-lightweight bent chromed steel frame with solid black walnut cross-bracing.
The seats have just been upholstered in beautiful black leather.
Literature:
Ico Parisi & Architecture, Gualdoni, Nuova Alfa Editore, 1990, pg. 209.
"Italian Furniture of the 1940s and 1950s," De Guttry and Maino, pg. 226, fig. 35 and fig. 36.
Repertorio 50-80, Gramigna, 1985, p. 117. "Made in Cassina," Giampiero Bosoni, Skira, p. 178.
Domus, October 1957, pp. 34-5 (article on the exhibition "Colors and Forms in Today's Home," Como, 1957).
Domus, February 1958, pp. 48-9. Rivista dell'Arredmanto, May 1958, original ad, missing page (see image 2).
Domus, December 1961, page 45. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 27.17ʺW × 29.53ʺD × 29.92ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Seat Height
- 16.54 in
- Brand
- Cassina
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Leather
- Nickel
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
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