Vintage Aster Side Chair by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, Italy, 1950s

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Rare mid-century Aster side chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, Italy, circa 1950s.

A beautifully sculptural example of … Read more Rare mid-century Aster side chair designed by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Italia, Italy, circa 1950s.

A beautifully sculptural example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, characterized by its elegantly curved, enveloping seat shell and exceptionally light, architectural metal base.

The chair is upholstered in its original-looking warm cream/off-white vinyl, with subtle button detailing across the transition between the backrest and seat. The upholstery has acquired a softly aged patina consistent with its vintage character.

The seat is supported by a slender black lacquered metal frame, distinguished by its geometric cross-bracing and four original brass-tipped feet. The combination of the organic upholstered shell, graphic metal construction and brass details is highly characteristic of Augusto Bozzi’s refined post-war Italian furniture designs.

The Aster was designed by Augusto Bozzi (1924–1982) for Saporiti Italia in the mid-1950s. Bozzi’s collaboration with Saporiti began around 1950 and produced some of the most distinctive Italian seating designs of the period.

This chair is particularly appealing as a side chair, dining chair, desk chair or occasional chair, and its relatively compact proportions make it easy to incorporate into both contemporary and Mid-Century interiors.

Designer: Augusto Bozzi
Model: Aster
Manufacturer: Saporiti Italia
Country: Italy
Period: circa 1950s–1960s
Materials: Vinyl upholstery, lacquered metal, brass
Colour: Cream / ivory, black and brass
Height: 79 cm
Width: 45 cm
Depth: 56 cm
Seat height: 42 cm

Condition: Vintage condition with signs of age and use. The cream vinyl shows some gentle discoloration/patina, visible in the photographs. The metal frame and brass feet retain their original vintage character. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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