Giuseppe Scapinelli, Dining chairs, set of twelve

Giuseppe Scapinelli
Dining chairs, set of twelve

Italy/Brazil, c. 1950
caviona, upholstery, brass
38¼ h × 17¼ w × 19½ d in (97 × 44 × 50 cm)

Partial distributor's label to underside of ten examples 'Scuto & Riboni Ltda. Industria de Moveis de Arte Rua Cornel Diogo No 1183 Industria Brasileira'.

Provenance: Private Collection

Literature: Movel Moderno Brasileiro, Olhares, pg.131

This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Condition Report: Wear consistent with normal use over time. Each chair has varying levels of restoration as needed to frames, with some failures to older repairs. A few chairs retain newer splits and separations with in the grain. Refinished with mostly even toning, some scattered areas of touch-up, as well as some indentations and scratches throughout. Updated upholstery is clean and free of stains, with minor dents to brass elements. Overall the chairs are attractive, and in good vintage condition.