Carlo Mollino, Valdostana chair

Carlo Mollino
Valdostana chair

Gino Allemandi
Italy, 1946 / 1994
maple, brass
35.5 h × 14.75 w × 20 d in (90 × 37 × 51 cm)

Mollino experimented with several variations of this design and he often used it as a chair for his models in his erotic photographs. The original design has never been found.

This work is from the edition of twelve produced by Galleria Colombari in 1994. Sold with a certificate of expertise from Galleria Colombari.

Provenance: Rosella Colombari, Milan | Private Collection, New York

Literature: Carlo Mollino: Catalogo dei Mobili, Colombari, pg. 48 Carlo Mollino Photographs 1956-1962, Museo Casa Mollino, ppg. 196-197 illustrates original chair in situ

This work can be previewed, and collected from, Wright in Chicago.
Condition Report: Backrest exhibits play to connection points. Edges of wood elements show assorted small impressions and small areas of wood filler. Left edge of seating bears a thin line of separation to an older repair, with two small joints to reverse to stabilize as needed. Small impressions and surface wear to seating from use over time. Brass surfaces show patina with minor wear to lower areas of each leg.