A charming and highly usable pair of Italian mid-century dining chairs, crafted in the tradition of rural Italian craftsmanship that blends simplicity, durability, and warmth. Featuring gently curved ladder-style backs and handwoven rush seats, these chairs embody the understated elegance of postwar Italian design, where function and natural materials take center stage.
The frames are made from solid wood with a honey-toned finish, beautifully complementing the rich texture of the woven rush seats. The seats themselves are constructed in a classic envelope weave pattern, a time-honored technique used throughout Italy for centuries. This style was especially popular in regions like Tuscany and Chianti, where farmhouse furniture emphasized honest materials and everyday practicality.
Their proportions are comfortable and versatile; ideal as dining chairs, accent seating, or mixed into a collected, layered interior.
Dimensions (each):
Width: 17”
Depth: 18”
Height: 36”
Seat Height: 18”
Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Frames are structurally sound and sturdy. Light surface wear throughout, including minor scuffs and finish wear to the wood, most visible along edges and legs. Rush seats are in good condition with expected age-related patina and slight variations in tone; no major breaks or sagging noted. Overall, a well-preserved and highly functional pair.
A timeless set that captures the warmth and utility of Italian country design—effortless, textural, and endlessly adaptable.
A charming and highly usable pair of Italian mid-century dining chairs, crafted in the tradition of rural Italian craftsmanship that blends simplicity, durability, and warmth. Featuring gently curved ladder-style backs and handwoven rush seats, these chairs embody the understated elegance of postwar Italian design, where function and natural materials take center stage.
The frames are made from solid wood with a honey-toned finish, beautifully complementing the rich texture of the woven rush seats. The seats themselves are constructed in a classic envelope weave pattern, a time-honored technique used throughout Italy for centuries. This style was especially popular in regions like Tuscany and Chianti, where farmhouse furniture emphasized honest materials and everyday practicality.
Their proportions are comfortable and versatile; ideal as dining chairs, accent seating, or mixed into a collected, layered interior.
Dimensions (each):
Width: 17”
Depth: 18”
Height: 36”
Seat Height: 18”
Very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. Frames are structurally sound and sturdy. Light surface wear throughout, including minor scuffs and finish wear to the wood, most visible along edges and legs. Rush seats are in good condition with expected age-related patina and slight variations in tone; no major breaks or sagging noted. Overall, a well-preserved and highly functional pair.
A timeless set that captures the warmth and utility of Italian country design—effortless, textural, and endlessly adaptable.
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