Set of Antique Belle Époque Venetian Lounge Chairs from Testolini & Salviati

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1900s belle époque venetian lounge chairs, testolini & salviati attributed, in hand-carved walnut, restored and polished to wax. Sitting with … Read more 1900s belle époque venetian lounge chairs, testolini & salviati attributed, in hand-carved walnut, restored and polished to wax. Sitting with springs upholstered.

measures cm: h 62\.0 x w 62 x d 56
"from oadi, observatory for the decorative arts in italy. N. 14 december 2016"

the testolini brothers saw their birth in venice in 1847. The company grew and became strong their position in the market in a period of enormous cultural and productive ferment for the lagoon capital venice

the reputation of the company grew thanks to the partnership established with the company since the dawn antonio salviati, founded in london in 1866 by antonio salviati, the diplomat sir austen henry layard and the historian william drake. This bond was further strengthened in 1896, when for a period of economic stagnation the salviati, the testolini, the jesurum and other smaller companies operating in venice, decided to merge under the name of salviati & co. Jesurum important to note is that, although formally testolini the brothers see disappear from the header your name, the latter from that year is still reported in all commercial guides just below the principal name, with the specification of their production of artistic furniture, given that further shows how the company and its activities were important.

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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