Sistina Strap Chair Set
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The Sistina chairs were designed by Italian architect Tito Agnoli in the 1980s for Matteo Grassi. They feature simple lines and utilize materials such as metal and leather. The design is modern yet incorporates classic elements, making them suitable for various interiors. Agnoli's work is famous for its quality and thoughtful design, and the Sistina chairs are popular in both homes and businesses. They are sought after by collectors and represent the mid-century modern movement in Italy. The set includes four chairs upholstered in rich burgundy leather, wrapped around an internal steel frame. These chairs appear as if they were carved from a single piece of material. One chair has a torn seat, and a plastic piece on one of the back legs is partially detached. The leather has developed a beautiful patina, giving each chair a unique look. A set of 4 is available.
Tito Agnoli was born into an Italian family, in Lima, Peru, in 1931. He came to Italy after the war. Trained as a painter (having studied with Sironi), in 1949 he enrolled in the Faculty of Architecture, where he graduated in 1959 and was assistant to Gio Ponti and to Carlo De Darli. However, even in the early Fifties, he was already carrying out an intense professional activity in the field of design. He has created projects for, among others, Arflex, Cinova, Lema, Matteo Grassi, Molteni, Montina, Oluce, Pierantonio Bonacina, Poltrona Frau, Schiffini, Ycami. Several times recommended for the Compasso d’Oro (Golden Compass) Award, in 1986 he won the gold medal at the Neocon in Chicago. Some of his pieces are kept in the permanent collection of the MoMa in New York. He died in Milan on February 2012.
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