Chair Chiavari, black beech, rattan, by G. Ponti, Italy, 1950s.
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Designed by Gio Ponti for Chiavari in 1950s Italy, this chair exemplifies poised modernism combined with masterful cabinetmaking. The frame, crafted from beechwood finished in matte and semi-matte black, emphasizes its slender and elongated profile. Six gently undulating horizontal slats form a disciplined ladder-back, supported by two narrow uprights capped with delicately turned finials. The seat is tightly hand-woven from natural rattan in a warm, light beige, arranged in a radiant chevron pattern that creates a striking contrast with the dark frame. The legs are subtly shaped, joined by rounded stretchers with a central turned decorative feature on the front. Traditional joinery leaves all fixings hidden from view, reflecting classic craftsmanship. The chair is preserved in good condition; traces of time include minor edge wear and isolated finish losses, consistent with authentic vintage seating from the era.This form speaks with the voice of postwar Italian modernism—a quest for lightness, clarity, and refined simplicity in daily life. Echoes of Ligurian woodworking are present, but the silhouette's balanced proportions and the dialogue between contrasting materials mark a
DIMENSION
Height126 cm
Depth44 cm
Width44 cm
Dimension details
Width44 cm
Height126 cm
Depth44 cm
Seat height46 cm
Seat width39 cm
Seat depth38 cm
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