Vintage Renaissance Style Italian Walnut Dining Chairs, 1930s, Set of 6

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Sturdy carved structure with turned front legs, original seat padding and back with springs and straps of the era, yellow … Read more Sturdy carved structure with turned front legs, original seat padding and back with springs and straps of the era, yellow sanitized velvet upholstery in fair condition. Structural rigidity typical of the renaissance style.

chairs, of the 20th century, with velvet upholstery still usable.
reinforced structure of the chairs for daily use.
spring seat.
splendid original antique patina.
measures in cm: h 46/110, w 45, d 45.

about: bonciani-cascina
the tuscany bonciani firm, important and famous furniture maker, especially for renaissance style furniture, appreciated in italy and abroad, was born on the initiative of michele bonciani in 1851. Upon his death on 21 december 1936, the firm was handed over by inheritance to marino ivo and mario bonciani who set up a de facto company. The firm changed partners again when marino ivo bonciani died on 11 april 1940, replaced by graziella benincasa, bonciani's widow. The company had also received various awards for its work: the cascina municipality award in 1906, the cascina campionaria grand prix in 1922, the lucca biennale exhibition grand prix in 1926, the tripoli exposition grand prix in 1927. On 31/12/1947 the firm ceased due to the dissolution of the company 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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