GASTONE RINALDI Pair of armchairs mod. DU 55 P. Turned wood, brass, upholstered vinyl leather. Rima production, Italy, ca 1950. 76x67x60 cm. A PAIR OF ARMCHAIRS BY G. RINALDI Domus no. 353, 1959; Domus no. 758, 1994; Gramigna G., Repertorio del design italiano 1950-2000, Allemandi, Turin, 2003, p. 36 ; G. Drago, J. Drago, Gastone Rinaldi. Designer at the RIMA, Edizioni Capitolium Art, 2015, p. Good overall condition. Rows, scratches, normal signs of wear due to time. Oxidation to brass. Original fabric in good vintage condition. Shows halos and spots of major wear. Signs of woodworm presumably no longer active. Original straps to be replaced.

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