Name: Melchiorre Bega Velvet Sofa, 1935
Brand: Melchiorre Bega
Rating: 4.9 (170 reviews)

Melchiorre Bega Velvet Sofa, 1935

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About the Item

Melchiorre Bega, curved sofa in beige velvet and oak, Italy, circa 1935. This large curved sofa which is also used as a centre piece, of a set of other two items, and is made in ocre to beige velvet by Melchiorre Bega. The piece is designed as the quarter of a circle and has a straight front and side. The sofa is designed without any unnecessary aesthetic elements such. The piece is functional, rational and modest. Yet it is well finished and warm besides being comfortable. Please note that the fabric of this sofa is of an earlier date, and that the fabric and the foam show signs of age and use. The fabric is in an agreeable condition, please ask for more information. Provenance: comes from the Mezzacane residence, also known as Villa Maria, from Rivanazzano in Pavia, the northern part of Italy. Melchiorre Bega (1898-1976) was trained as an architect and later became a designer. He is known for his well-detailled functionalist, modern designs. Bega rejected the Art Deco style that prevailed during this time. He believed that many small elements would make a perfect whole, his style can therefore be seen as a graceful functionalism. For this reason, Bega worked with specialised craftsmen only. His style developed from the needs of human beings. In his early career he was specialised in the renovation of old buildings. From 1923 onwards, Bega designed and co-managed a production factory. During the beginning of the 1940s Bega was the editor of the famous Domus magazine. Later in life he was the architect of many grand projects such as the Axel Springer Building in Berlin and the Galfa Tower in Milan.

Creator:
Melchiorre Bega (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 33.47 in (85 cm)Width: 112.21 in (285 cm)Depth: 47.25 in (120 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Velvet
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
1930-1939
Date of Manufacture:
1935
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Waalwijk, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU933111625703

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