342 - Gastone Rinaldi (1920–2006)

Gastone Rinaldi (1920–2006) Set of four dining chairs Thema Edition, Italy, 1983 H100 W46 D43 cm Original leather cushions in very good condition; some signs of wear on the metal parts Set of four chairs with red metal frames, accompanied by original leather seat cushions. The bold color accentuates the design of the frames and gives this set a strong presence, characteristic of Italian furniture from the 1980s. An Italian designer born in Padua, Gastone Rinaldi began his career at the family-owned firm Rima. In 1954, he received the Compasso d’Oro award for the DU30 chair, then continued his work with Thema. His body of work centers on metal furniture, structural experimentation, and the relationship between form and comfort.