The Circa EditThe Modernist Garden: 12 Pieces We Would Live With
Twelve lots from Escape to the Modernist Garden, chosen for what they do to a real terrace rather than for what they would fetch.
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Description
A rare pair of Amalfi patio chaise lounges designed by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini, executed in tubular and flat iron with articulated reclining backs and integrated wheels. The open grid construction and sculptural proportions exemplify the sophisticated vocabulary of American mid century outdoor furniture.
Dimensions
| Measurement | in | cm |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 32 in | 81 cm |
| Width | 30 in | 76 cm |
| Depth | 76.75 in | 195 cm |
| Seat Height | 16 in | 41 cm |
Condition
Good vintage condition. Wear commensurate with age.
Provenance
United States
About the designer
View profileactive 1950s–1960s · Italian-American · Postwar Garden
Designer of the Amalfi group for Salterini, hand-hammered iron with lattice backs and brass finials, built for terraces rather than lawns.
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Result
$2,200