Maison de Vente Bürgi
170
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Set of four ‘Chiavarine’ chairs in gold-plated/chrome-plated…
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170
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Set of four ‘Chiavarine’ chairs in gold-plated/chrome-plated…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Set of four ‘Chiavarine’ chairs in gold-plated/chrome-plated metal, Chiavari style
A set of four metal chairs (brass or chrome-plated/gold-plated metal), featuring the classic silhouette of the Italian Chiavari chair (high backrest with slender slats, tapered and slightly curved legs, and an H-shaped crossbar). The backrest is distinguished by an openwork crown in the shape of a fan or stylised wing, crafted from the same metal as the frame. Upholstered seat (with a central button) covered in grey-mauve leather or imitation leather.
The frame is made entirely of metal (unlike the traditional Chiavari chair, which is made of beech wood), suggesting an Italian production from the mid-20th century that reinterprets this iconic model in precious metal or chrome for a more decorative than practical use (occasional chairs, living room, boudoir).
Model: Chiavari-style chair (origin: Liguria, Italy), metal version
Technique: gilded/chrome-plated metal frame, upholstered leather seat
Lot composition: 4 matching chairs
Probable period: 20th-century Italian production
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