Salvino Marsura Sculptural Dining Chairs, 1970, Set of 6
Description
Salvino Marsura sculptural dining chairs, fabric and iron, 1970, set of 6
A distinctive figure in Italian artist-made furniture, Marsura developed a deeply personal language through hand-forged metal, working between sculpture, decorative arts, and functional design. His pieces belong to a refined lineage of sculptural furniture, close in spirit to the poetic metalwork of Diego Giacometti, the expressive iron sculptures of Toni Benetton, and the organic, nature-inspired worlds of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne. Like Jean Tinguely, Marsura approached metal not as a purely industrial material, but as something alive, irregular, and emotionally charged.
This dining chair model reflects that vocabulary with great clarity. The slender forged metal frame rises into an elongated vertical backrest, finished with small rounded finials, while the curved horizontal bars create a light, rhythmic composition. The gilt bronze-toned patina gives depth to the surface, emphasizing the handmade texture and sculptural quality of the iron.
The upholstered seat introduces a softer, domestic counterpoint to the expressive metal structure. Elegant yet unconventional, the model sits beautifully within Italian 1970s design, while also speaking to the collectible world of sculptural furniture and artist-designed interiors.
Dimensions
Height: 49.61 in (126 cm)
Width: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)
Seat Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)
Design
1970
Manufacture
1970-1979
Material
Fabric and iron
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered the chairs, with attention to structural integrity, materials, and finish. The process was guided by deep respect for their authenticity, balancing technical intervention and historical sensitivity.