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1950's Brazilian Pau Marfim Armchair

$1,650
£1,234.15
€1,442.82
CA$2,332.52
A$2,343.32
CHF 1,351.65
MX$28,517.01
NOK 15,701.27
SEK 15,927.24
DKK 10,785.93

About the Item

In original vintage condition, this handsome Brazilian chair from the 1950s is made of pau marfim wood with a style very reminiscent of the Lina Bo Bardi and Giancarlo Palanti C12 chair, which was also made of the same type of wood and during the same decade.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 21.66 in (55 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Washington, DC
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6471229750732

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