20th Century Louis XV Venetian Ivory Lacquered and Gilt Armchair from Testolini & Salviati, Italy, 1930s

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Elegant venetian armchair in the louis xv taste, distinguished by a finely shaped wooden frame finished in ivory lacquer and … Read more Elegant venetian armchair in the louis xv taste, distinguished by a finely shaped wooden frame finished in ivory lacquer and enriched with gilt decorative details.
the chair features a gracefully curved silhouette, cabriole legs, carved floral ornaments and delicate gilt profiles that emphasize the movement of the frame. The upholstered backrest, seat and padded armrests are covered in a warm rust-red fabric, finished with decorative nailhead trim.
the overall design reflects the venetian interpretation of the french rococo tradition, combining light proportions, ornamental carving and a refined decorative surface. Its relatively compact dimensions make it suitable not only as an occasional armchair, but also as an accent chair for a bedroom, dressing room, entrance hall or elegant living interior.
the piece retains an attractive decorative character and presents especially well in both classical and more contemporary settings, where the contrast between the ivory lacquer, gilding and warm-toned upholstery can become a strong visual accent.
provenance: della torre di rezzonico family, lake como, italy.
a&myart collection since 2005.
catalog number: ma a14.
dimensions:
height: 90 cm
seat height: 45 cm
width: 62 cm
depth: 62 cm
style / period
• venetian
• louis xv style
• rococo revival
• italy
• 20th century
materials
carved wood, ivory lacquer, gilt decoration, upholstery fabric, decorative nailheads. 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



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