Vintage Design
Tripolina folding chair presents a wooden frame with metal fixing and a beautiful removable seat realized in high-quality leather. This iconic chair was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company during the 1930s. The original “Tripolina” chair was invented by the Englishman Joseph Beverley Fenby. It was patented in the United Kingdom in 1877 and in the United States in 1881. It was used in military campaigns, where it was ideal because it was designed to fold up compactly — while still being comfortable and stable. It was manufactured by Fenby’s own company in the UK and shortly after in Wisconsin, USA. Later, it was manufactured by the Italian Viganò company in Tripoli, Libya. They stamped the hides with their distinctive oval company logo. Used by ordinary people and presidents alike, it’s been an extraordinarily versatile chair for nearly 150 years.
Measures: 70 x 85 x 109 cm Literature: Domus n. 97, January 1936; I. de Guttry, M. P. Maino, Il mobile déco italiano, p. 56, Laterza, 1988.
| Creator |
Vittoriano Vigano (Manufacturer) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer |
Vittoriano Vigano (Manufacturer) |
| Design Period | 1920 to 1949 |
| Production Period | 1930 to 1939 |
| Country of Manufacture | Libya |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has an attribution mark |
| Style | Vintage, Mid-Century |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Restoration and Damage Details |
Light wear consistent with age and use
|
| Product Code | IVC-1455866 |
| Materials | Leather, Metal, Wood |
| Color | Tan, brown |
| Width |
109 cm 42.9 inch |
| Depth |
75 cm 29.5 inch |
| Height |
85 cm 33.5 inch |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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