Set of four dining chairs, white metal, black wood, by P. Arosio, Italy, 1980s.
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This set of four dining chairs, designed by Pietro Arosio for Airon in the 1980s, exemplifies Italian postmodernism rooted in minimalism and graphic contrast. The construction features white, smoothly bent metal tubing forming slightly splayed legs and low, curved backrests. The seats are made of matte black lacquered wood with a pronounced central circular cut-out—a geometric detail characteristic of the era’s experimental approach. Black plastic or rubber feet echo the seat’s tone and protect the floor. The proportions are compact and balanced (height 70 cm, width 42 cm, depth 40 cm, seat height 45 cm), offering both visual lightness and practical use. Metal surfaces are smooth and matte, while the wooden seats have a subtle satin sheen. Condition is good: minor signs of use typical for the 1980s are visible, but there are no major damages or alterations.These chairs reflect the spirit of 1980s Italian design—a time when function intertwined with playful form. The postmodern geometry of the round seats and open frames invites interaction, as if to break the conventions of the formal dining room. The interplay of crisp white metal and deep black wood carries the architectural tension of an era when design sought to provoke visually as much as it served function.For interior arrangements, these chairs can be combined with a simple table in light wood or glass to highlight their graphic presence. They fit well in postmodern-inspired, eclectic, or contemporary collector’s spaces, where contrasts of materials and forms build a striking composition. Pairing them with a sculptural lamp or minimalist accessories in shades of white and anthracite, as well as artworks echoing Memphis or 1980s Italian style, would create
DIMENSION
Height70 cm
Width40 cm
Length42 cm
Dimension details
Length42 cm
Height70 cm
Width40 cm
Weight40 kg
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