Marco Zanuso (1916-2001) and Arman (Armand Fernandez) (1928-2005) Unique pair of 'Senior' lounge chairs with painted decoration by Arman, circa 1951, later adapted 2003 Painted satin upholstery, enameled steel frame, brass sleeves to supports Each signed 'Arman'in pen 98cm high, 76cm wide (2) Provenance Later painted decoration Commisioned by Galerie Hellenbeck, 2003

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