Gaetano Pesce (Italian, 1939–2024), Gray Dalila Tre Armchair

1980s, Cassina, Italy, molded polyurethane with epoxy resin finish, unmarked. 32.5 × 27.75 × 23.5 in. Collection of Sydney and Frances Lewis, Richmond, Virginia Literature: Albrecht Bangert, Italian Furniture Design, Munich, 1988, pp. 116-117; France Vanlaethem, Gaetano Pesce, Milan, 1989, pp. 77-78; Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Modern Furniture Classics: Postwar to Post-Modernism, London, 1991, p. 136; Charlotte and Peter Fiell, 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 1997, p. 601; Giuliana Gramigna and Paola Biondi, Il Design in Italia dell'Arredamento Domestico, Turin, 2000, p. 357 Acquired: Cassina, 1989 Gaetano pioneered the use of contemporary, industrial materials like polyurethane foam, resins, and plastics, believing design should reflect a fluid, changing world rather than fake historical styles. Good vintage condition; small dent to right side; light use wear to seat finish; loss to epoxy coating at left foot.

Estimation:€1,875.08

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