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October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 MerzbauLeave a comment

Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi (Italy c20th)

‘Ribbon’ Lounge Chairs (Model CL9), Fiarm. Italy.

102 x 67 x 58cm high (seat height 38.5cm at the front)

Iconic and revolutionary 1960s design chairs manufactured in lacquered fiberglass and with chrome plated tubular frames. The chairs are very comfortable due the wide and ergonomically slightly tilted seat with integrated armrests which hangs on to the tubular frame with the use of rubber molds attached under the armrests. The cantilever tubular frames provide a subtle bounce and gives the chair an open, elegant sculptural look.

Good original condition with only minor evidence of age and use – The rubber molds below the seats were re-glued to the seats at some point in the 1970s.

Price: 12.500 euro (pair)

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August 5, 2026August 6, 2026 MerzbauLeave a comment

Sori Yanagi (Jap.1915-2011)

Rosewood veneer/plywood with brass fittings

Classic ‘Butterfly’ stool. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko. 1980s.

It has the Tendo Mokko label (Tendo) to the underside and the measurements conform to the slightly smaller Japanese scale. Good condition with minor edge wear only.

Price: 1.800 euro

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July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 MerzbauLeave a comment

Alvar Aalto (Finland 1898-1976)

Manufactured by the firm O.Y. Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas A. B., Turku, Finland. 1930s.

A rare model 21 cantilever chair with a karelian birch moulded plywood seat. Designed in 1933, this is a 1930s chair.

This design by Aalto actualises many of his modern ideals: the object is composed of three shaped components that are free of any ornamentation, and has an easily legible logic to its construction – The design represents Aalto at the height of his creative powers.

The structure of the chair is strong and robust. The surface is a later varnish that has been well aged and used so that it now has a natural age and use related honey-tone patina commensurate with its age. (more detailed photos are available on request)

Price: 8.000 euro

http://www.merzbaufurniture.com