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This striking set of four postmodern, counter-height, splat back stools beautifully marries premium European architectural design with high-end regional craftsmanship. … Read more This striking set of four postmodern, counter-height, splat back stools beautifully marries premium European architectural design with high-end regional craftsmanship. The frames showcase the clean, post-radical aesthetic popularized in the 1980s by designers like Hank Lowenstein and Annig Sarian, featuring sculptural, elegantly arched blonde beech wood backs, gently curved rear legs, and clean, uniform cylindrical front legs. A fascinating hallmark of their premium manufacture is the hybrid design of the feet: the front legs are shaped into rounded domes to act as smooth pivot points, while the back legs feature a secure, flush-cut flat bottom for maximum stability. The stools retain their original 1980s white compliance law tags on the undercarriage from Pronto Chair (Registry No. Detroit 441 in West Bloomfield, MI), confirming their heritage as high-quality Italian-imported frames that were finished and custom-upholstered locally in a premium Detroit-metro design showroom. The teal-vinyl padded cushions are incredibly clean, with slight wear typical of vintage age and light use, and provide a gorgeous pop of postmodern color. Condition & Restoration Disclosure: This set is structurally rock-solid and in very good vintage condition. One stool seat bottom was stable but cracked, and has been proactively upgraded from its original factory particleboard to premium, high-quality plywood cut to the original shape and dimension. The original foam and vinyl was reused on the replacement seat board. There is minor cosmetic surface wear to the lower wooden horizontal slats on a couple of the chairs, consisting of small puppy chew marks/indents. These imperfections are localized to the bottom slats, are difficult to notice from standing height. Marks are detailed in the gallery photos. A perfectly uniform set of 4 that is ideal for a modern kitchen island or bar. See less
- Dimensions
- 17ʺW × 15ʺD × 39ʺH
- Styles
- Postmodern
- Number of Seats
- 4
- Seat Height
- 29.5 in
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Beech
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Teal
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful, structurally sound vintage condition. Upholstery is exceptionally clean, with few imperfections (pictured). Frames are rock-solid with tight joints and … moreBeautiful, structurally sound vintage condition. Upholstery is exceptionally clean, with few imperfections (pictured). Frames are rock-solid with tight joints and durable corner-block bracing. True to age and honest household use, a couple of the stools exhibit minor cosmetic puppy chew marks/indents on the lower wooden horizontal slats as pictured. These are small, hard to notice from a standing distance, and do not impact the structural integrity or striking presentation of this set. less
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