More than just a seat, this lounge chair is an exercise in volumes. The backrest forms a continuous curve that wraps around the seat, while the cylindrical cushion interrupts the surface with a detail reminiscent of the more experimental Italian design of the 1970s. The ensemble appears compact, almost sculptural, yet retains a surprising visual lightness.

The walnut base creates a stark contrast with the softness of the upholstery. The essential and geometric base seems to lift the upper volume, emphasizing the relationship between solids and voids and giving the armchair an architectural presence. This is a typical solution for much Italian production of the period, where furniture was designed as an element capable of interacting with space, even through its own form.

The new Schumacher cashmere bouclé upholstery further enhances the design. The compact weave and warm tone highlight the rounded profile of the seat, accentuating the continuity of the surfaces without making the image appear heavy. The choice of fabric gives the armchair an important tactile quality, while maintaining the original character of the design.

Carefully restored, this lounge chair retains all the expressive power of 1970s Italian design. A piece that combines formal research, material quality, and everyday comfort, ideal both as a centerpiece in a living room and as an accent chair in a contemporary space.

SPECIFICATIONS

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Italy
DESIGN PERIOD: 1970
PRODUCTION PERIOD: 1970
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern / Italian Design
MATERIAL: Walnut, Schumacher cashmere bouclé
COLOR: warm beige
DIMENSIONS: H 90 cm | W 64 cm | D 80 cm | SEAT HEIGHT: 46 cm
WEIGHT RANGE: 0-40 Kg
CONDITION: fully restored and reupholstered in Schumacher cashmere bouclé; good vintage condition with slight signs of age consistent with the piece's age