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1 of 5 Vintage Postmodern Tubular Chair in the style of Paolo Piva, Italy 1980s

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One of five stylish Mid-century modern armchairs inspired by Paolo Piva's 'Arcadia' design. This piece features vibrant red faux leather upholstery and the sleek chromed tubular steel frame offers both durability and a sophisticated, Bauhaus style aesthetic. Produced in Italy in the 1980s. Chairs are in good vintage condition with some expected signs of age, as indicated in the photos. The shades of red differ between the seat and backrest, as portrayed in the listing. Price is per chair. Five pieces available. Width: 51.5 cm / 20.28 inches Depth: 56.5 cm / 22.24 inches Height: 72.5 cm / 28.54 inches Seat Height: 44 cm / 17.32 inches Weight: 8.50 kg / 18.74 lbs We try our best to accurately depict any imperfections on our photos. Please feel free to contact us for any additional photos. ______________ PACKAGING All of our items are thoroughly cleaned and carefully packed for shipping. It is very important for us that the packaging has the same high-quality standard as the purchased item. Depending on the size and fragility of the item, packaging can be made in a heavy duty industrial cardboard box or a custom wooden crate packaging. Freight items are packed on pallets. We create custom packages to save unnecessary packaging waste and filling. We use recyclable materials only. HANDLING We aim to ship products within 72 hours of receiving Your order. For bigger items and bulk orders, please allow up to 5-7 business days to safely handle and ship out Your order. SHIPPING Over 90% of our items are shipped to destinations in North America and Asia. We offer premium worldwide shipping with tracking and insurance included in all shipping options. All shipping costs are automatically calculated during the checkout process, once the quantity and destination has been selected. Due to custom packaging, shipping for combined orders is not always automatically calculated correctly. Please contact us for shipping quotes for combined orders, or proceed to order the items after which we will issue a partial refund if the shipping was overpaid. 100% insurance included in the shipping price. All of our packages are insured or guaranteed for by us, provided that any proof of damage is delivered to us within 3 days of delivery. Any visible damages on the package must be photographed upon delivery or the insurance policy might not be valid. POSTAL SHIPPING / EMS SHIPPING Most of our items (chairs, armchairs, sofa modules, lamps, coffee tables etc.) are packed in packages up to 31,5kg / 70x70x100cm or equivalent and shipped as premium international air packages or EMS packages through the international state shipping carriers. The packages are delivered locally by the domestic postal carrier of the recipient’s country. Approximate delivery times for postal packages (based on year 2023.) - USA / Canada = 7-15 business days after dispatch - Asia / Middle East = 10-18 business days after dispatch - EU/EEA = 5-10 business days after dispatch If the order has not been delivered within 60 days from the dispatch date, a full refund for the shipping is issued. If the order has not been delivered within 90 days from the dispatch date, a full refund for the order is issued. Based on the years 2021.-2023., only one package per 650 packages is lost in transit (0,0015%). FREIGHT SHIPPING All oversized items that cannot be shipped or disassembled to ship in parts up to 31,5kg / 70x70x100cm or equivalent (sofas, seating sets, bigger sofa modules, beds, closets and larger storage cabinets etc.) air shipped via air freight shipping (overseas) or road freight shipping (EU/EEA). All freight shipping options include curbside delivery with package unloading. Additional services such as In-house/white glove delivery or disposal of the shipping materials can sometimes be arranged on demand and at an additional charge. Approximate delivery times for freight packages (based on year 2023.) - Air freight shipping: 3-5 business days, delivery is scheduled with the import agent - Road freight shipping (EU/EEA) – 2-8 business days, delivery day is announced prior to delivery. DHL SHIPPING UPGRADE Priority shipping via DHL can be found on checkout or quoted on request. Estimated transit time for DHL shipping is 1-5 days for all destinations worldwide. SEA FREIGHT/CONTAINER SHIPPING For large orders of 50+ items, sea freight or container shipping can be offered in arrangement with the buyer. Please contact us for more information. CUSTOMS / IMPORT DUTIES Overseas customers (outside EU) may incur import duties and taxes, which is charged to the buyer/recipient/importer. Etsy collects VAT/GST/sales tax for some countries/states - if charged on checkout, it should not be charged again on delivery. WHOLESALE / TRADE We offer trade / wholesale discount as well as discounts on larger orders. EU trade professionals are required to purchase as business entities with valid VAT ID numbers to achieve trade discount.
  • Similar to:
    B&B Italia (Manufacturer)Paolo Piva (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.55 in (72.5 cm)Width: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Depth: 22.25 in (56.5 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
  • Style:
    Post-Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980-1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Chairs are in good vintage condition with some expected signs of age, as indicated in the photos. The shades of red differ between the seat and backrest, as portrayed in the listing.
  • Seller Location:
    Zagreb, HR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 02-5791stDibs: LU7627240961892

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