Mid Century Modern Furniture

Timed Online Auction, 31 August - 19 September 2023

Session 1
  • A pair of Franz Romero 'DS-57 Bugatti' armchairs, designed 1980s for De Sede, Switzerland
  • A pair of Franz Romero 'DS-57 Bugatti' armchairs, designed 1980s for De Sede, Switzerland
  • A pair of Franz Romero 'DS-57 Bugatti' armchairs, designed 1980s for De Sede, Switzerland
  • A pair of Franz Romero 'DS-57 Bugatti' armchairs, designed 1980s for De Sede, Switzerland


Lot Estimate
ZAR 40 000 - 60 000

About this Item

Milan, Italy
A pair of Franz Romero 'DS-57 Bugatti' armchairs, designed 1980s for De Sede, Switzerland with black leather upholstery on glazed, solid oak base and aluminum frame, with manufacturer's label,69cm high, 90cm wide, 100cm deep (2)

Notes

This armchair has become an icon of Art Deco design, inspired by the streamlined contours of the classic 1936 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic car, with the steep rake of the seat accentuating the speed, power and style of this supercar.

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