1930s Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Pierre Frey Mohair

Pair of lounge chairs, reupholstered in "Bold" Lipstick by Pierre Frey, wood, Italy, 1930s

In their day, these Italian 1930s club chairs embodied the very essence of luxury and indulgence. Rooted in the Art Deco era, the design pairs generous, sculptural volumes with sweeping curves, all set within a low, broad, and firmly grounded stance. The silhouette is resolutely cubic in its overall footprint, yet softened by a language of curves: the broad, cylindrical armrests roll outward and forward in an enveloping gesture, a hallmark traceable to the pioneering work of the visionary Italian designer and architect Guglielmo Ulrich. The sides are built as continuous planes, the upholstery stretching over gently bulging surfaces without interruption, meeting at sharp, disciplined seams that articulate the geometry. The sides are built as continuous planes, the upholstery stretching over gently bulging surfaces without interruption, meeting at sharp, disciplined seams that articulate the geometry. The front is dominated by curled armrests framing a recessed seat with the cushion slightly overstuffed to provide superb comfort. The recent reupholstery in Pierre Frey “Bold” mohair – red with a slight purple undertone, amplifies the sculptural qualities of the design.