CARLO SCARPA Ten chairs mod. Kentucky. Turned walnut and beech wood, exotic wood, leather, plastic material, brass.. Bernini production 1978. 104x50x50 cm; 100x50x50 cm. TEN CHAIRS BY C. SCARPA Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del design italiano per l'arredamento domestico, 1950-2000, Allemandi, Turin, 2003, p. 263. Good condition. Signs of wear, small lines, small faults.Slight halos and stains on original leather, small lesions on some, small faults on edges: possible conservative restoration. Lower seat cover of three clear chairs damaged, needs possible replacement. N.B.: six chairs with same height and same coloring and brass feet.Four chairs lower and with lighter coloring than above and plastic feet.

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