Art Deco Italian Purple Velvet Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula

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Rare Ernesto Lapadula armchair from the Italian Art Deco period produced in 1930. The armchair can also be classified of the Italian Rationalist period (an architectural current that developed in Italy in the 1920s and 1930s in connection with the International Modern Movement, following the principles of functionalism, continuing in various bangs until the 1970s). The Ernesto Lapadula armchair has a walnut wood frame while the upholstery is purple velvet. The seat comes from the private house Lapadula. The armchair is attributed to the designer by Bruno Filippo Lapadula, head of the Lapadula archive in Rome.
The armchair by Ernesto Lapadula has slight scratches in the wood because it is original of the time, while the fabric of the seat and backrest has been replaced and reupholstered in fine purple velvet. Excellent overall condition.

Ernesto Lapadula, great architect of the Italian rationalist period who in 1928 joined the MIAR. Also known as a cartoonist and illustrator and in the last period also as a journalist. His projects and realizations are still preserved in his studio in Rome and have been declared of "relevant historical value" and therefore confirmed as cultural heritage.

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Creator	Ernesto Lapadula
Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1930
Production Period	1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Art Deco
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use, Reupholstered, Reupholstered in velvet
SKU	RCE-1194204
Materials	Velvet, Walnut
Color	Brown, purple
Width	62 cm 62 cm
Depth	57 cm 57 cm
Height	70 cm 70 cm
Seat Height	38 cm
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.