Campanino Chiavari Chairs By Fratelli Levaggi C 1950
Artist: Fratelli Levaggi
Description
Fratelli Levaggi presents this refined pair of Campanino Chiavari chairs, crafted circa 1950 and exemplifying the lightness and elegance associated with the Ligurian Chiavari tradition. Defined by their slender turned legs, gently arched backrests, and delicately shaped splats, the chairs achieve a remarkable visual balance between strength and grace. The warm patina enhances the sculptural silhouette, while the original handwoven cane seats introduce texture and artisanal character. Rooted in the 19th-century Campanino model yet reinterpreted in mid-century production, these chairs embody both historical continuity and understated modernity. Their airy proportions and fine craftsmanship make them ideal for refined dining settings or curated period interiors.
Artist
Fratelli Levaggi was a 20th-century Italian workshop renowned for producing high-quality Chiavari chairs in the Ligurian tradition.
Artist Details
Based in Chiavari, Italy, Fratelli Levaggi continued the celebrated local chairmaking heritage established in the early 1800s. Their work is characterized by exceptional lightness, precision turning, and enduring craftsmanship, maintaining the distinctive Campanino form well into the mid-20th century.
Movements
Italian Chiavari Tradition / Mid-Century Craft Revival
Artist Influenced by
Influenced by the original Campanino model developed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and the enduring Ligurian chairmaking school.
Condition
Original cane seats with visible age-related wear; one chair has slightly loose joints and the other exhibits very minor joint looseness consistent with age. Small splits joint upwrite part leg reglued. Please see photographs.
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Fratelli Levaggi presents this refined pair of Campanino Chiavari chairs, crafted circa 1950 and exemplifying the lightness and elegance associated with the Ligurian Chiavari tradition. Defined by their slender turned legs, gently arched backrests, and delicately shaped splats, the chairs achieve a remarkable visual balance between strength and grace. The warm patina enhances the sculptural silhouette, while the original handwoven cane seats introduce texture and artisanal character. Rooted in the 19th-century Campanino model yet reinterpreted in mid-century production, these chairs embody both historical continuity and understated modernity. Their airy proportions and fine craftsmanship make them ideal for refined dining settings or curated period interiors.
Artist
Fratelli Levaggi was a 20th-century Italian workshop renowned for producing high-quality Chiavari chairs in the Ligurian tradition.
Artist Details
Based in Chiavari, Italy, Fratelli Levaggi continued the celebrated local chairmaking heritage established in the early 1800s. Their work is characterized by exceptional lightness, precision turning, and enduring craftsmanship, maintaining the distinctive Campanino form well into the mid-20th century.
Movements
Italian Chiavari Tradition / Mid-Century Craft Revival
Artist Influenced by
Influenced by the original Campanino model developed by Giuseppe Gaetano Descalzi and the enduring Ligurian chairmaking school.
Condition
Original cane seats with visible age-related wear; one chair has slightly loose joints and the other exhibits very minor joint looseness consistent with age. Small splits joint upwrite part leg reglued. Please see photographs.
Packing, Shipping and insurance from Barcelona calculated at checkout.
UK, EU, USA & Canada: €600
For all other destinations email: hi@moderndecorative.com
For item purchase and better viewing. Click on the website link below:
https://moderndecorative.com/products/1591-001-2-x-italian-chairs
British dealer in Barcelona – moderndecorative.com
600 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Width: 34
Height: 85
Reference (ID): 1715191
Availability: In stock
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