Folding Lounge Chairs in Tooled Leather by Ángel Pazmiño for Muebles De Estilo, 1960s, Set of 2

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A pair of sculptural folding lounge chairs attributed to Ecuadorian designer Ángel Pazmiño for Muebles de Estilo, Quito, 1960s.

The … Read more A pair of sculptural folding lounge chairs attributed to Ecuadorian designer Ángel Pazmiño for Muebles de Estilo, Quito, 1960s.

The solid hardwood X-frames fold flat. They carry thick saddle-leather slings on the seat and back. Each backrest is hand-tooled with pre-Columbian Andean iconography inside a stepped Greek-key border. One shows the Tiwanaku “Gateway of the Sun” deity (Viracocha), with a rayed headdress of condor heads above a stepped platform. The other shows a winged Andean deity figure with fish motifs. The leather has a deep, mottled cognac-to-oxblood patina that only comes with decades of use.

The chairs are low and deep, with broad flat armrests. They’re comfortable as reading chairs and look strong as a pair by a fireplace or in a boho / mid-century interior. Thanks to the folding construction, they’re easy to ship and store.

Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The leather is supple and intact, with no tears, and shows scuffs, light marks and the natural patina expected from use. Both frames are structurally sound and the folding mechanism works on both. The two frames differ in tone: one is dark stained, the other lighter and sun-faded with weathered armrests. There is light wear and a few small marks on the frame edges and leather corners. Please see photos for details. 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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