Italian Lounge Chair, 1960s

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A splendid Italian-made lounge chair, created between the late 1960s and early 1970s, a perfect example of the "Space Age" … Read more A splendid Italian-made lounge chair, created between the late 1960s and early 1970s, a perfect example of the "Space Age" style that defined interior design during that decade.

The structure features a rigid outer shell in white lacquered plastic, which wraps around the sides and shoulders of the chair, sloping down to the floor, almost as if suspending the seat. Inside, the padding is upholstered in burnt orange fabric, with a slightly reclined high backrest embellished with four cup-shaped buttons aligned in the center. The independent cushioned armrests rest on the edge of the shell—a typical construction detail of Italian furniture of the time. The seat is wide and deep, designed for relaxation.

The chair rests on a two-piece dark wood base with sled feet, visually lightening its volume and providing stability.

The contrast between the glossy white of the shell and the warm rusty hue of the velvet is this piece's most recognizable feature: a striking presence that works equally well in a modern setting as a colorful accent or in a more classic or eclectic context.

The overall condition is very good, considering the padding and upholstery have been redone, while maintaining a very conservative color scheme. The white shell is intact, with no cracks or breaks; the wooden base retains its original finish. There are small, negligible scratches on the surface of the shell and the wooden legs, visible only up close.

The piece has no marks, labels, or stamps that would allow for a definitive attribution to a specific manufacturer or designer. The formal characteristics—plastic shell, velvet padding, cushioned armrests, wooden base—are typical of a large Italian production of the period, which saw numerous manufacturers working on similar models. See less