{"product_id":"modernist-lounge-chairs-black-leather-1970s","title":"Modernist Lounge Chairs, Black Leather, 1970s, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eModernist lounge chairs, black leather, Italy, 1970s, set of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their sleek cantilever structure and soft round forms, these modernist lounge chairs encapsulate the radical spirit of 1970s Italian design. The chromed tubular steel frame defines a low-slung silhouette that balances structural clarity with sculptural presence. A continuous loop forms the base and supports both seat and backrest, showcasing an expressive mastery of bent metal—a design language that traces its roots back to the revolutionary experiments of Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand in the 1930s, including the iconic LC7 chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe round backrests and wide seats enhance the sense of softness, contributing warmth and tactility to the otherwise minimal composition. The contrast between the industrial frame and the enveloping forms echoes the experimental ethos of Italian design, recalling the aesthetic explorations of Giandomenico Belotti or Cini Boeri, whose work often blended technical rigor with emotional appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThough the author of this piece remains unidentified, the chairs stand out as emblematic of the avant-garde production of the Italian furniture scene during the late 20th century, when designers sought new formal languages through structural boldness and formal innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set can be split. The lounge chairs can be sold singularly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Modernab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57159782924661,"sku":null,"price":11264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/5688\/7157\/files\/edited-lpwmtj.jpg?v=1778507088","url":"https:\/\/modernabgallery.com\/products\/modernist-lounge-chairs-black-leather-1970s","provider":"Modernab ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}