Italy, 1902 ca.
Structure in natural and stained walnut, poplar, and okoumé, decorated with brass and pewter inlays, repoussé and pierced copper, and silk tassels.
Seat and backrest covered in parchment decorated with reeds in India ink.
Philippe Dejean, Carlo-Rembrandt-Ettore-Jean Bugatti, Éditions du Regard, Parigi, 1981, p. 82 ( for a similar model).
This rare vintage armchair by Carlo Bugatti, created in Italy around 1902, exemplifies the designer’s highly individual approach to furniture as a richly articulated decorative object. Its structure combines natural and stained walnut, poplar, and okoumé with brass and pewter inlays, alongside repoussé and pierced copper elements. The seat and backrest are covered in parchment and animated by reeds drawn in India ink, while silk tassels introduce a subtle sense of movement.
W 73 x D 73 x H 116 cm - W 28.74 x D 28.74 x H 45.67 in
