{"product_id":"set-of-2-romantica-chairs-piero-ranzani-elam-italy-1960s-f-47717912","title":"Set of 2 'Romantica' Chairs by Piero Ranzani for Elam, Italy, 1960's","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare pair of 1960s lounge chairs by Piero Ranzani for Elam, Italy. The first thing you notice is the shape: soft, generous curves in the seat and armrests, almost reminiscent of early Artifort, but with a distinctly Italian touch. The proportions are low, comfortable and calm, with a sculptural silhouette that still feels modern today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wooden construction is another strong point. The frame is built from two contrasting hardwoods: a warm walnut above and a darker tropical hardwood for the legs. The legs themselves have a nice stepped detail where the two woods meet, giving the chairs a layered, architectural look. It’s a simple detail, but it lifts the whole design and makes the chairs stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiero Ranzani was part of a younger generation of Italian designers working in the late 1950s and 60s, when comfort, rounded forms and new upholstery techniques were becoming central to Italian living-room design. His work for Elam is known for balanced proportions and for giving lounge pieces a softer, more inviting presence while still keeping a clear, modern structure. These chairs are a great example of that approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original upholstery is completely worn and the foam has collapsed, so they need full new upholstery. The curves of the seat are worth preserving exactly as they are. A high-quality wool in a light tone would work beautifully with the contrast of the woods and bring the design back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 82 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zeger van Olden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58234773504387,"sku":"f_47717912","price":4550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/8041\/4083\/files\/f_47717912_1764157083785_bg_processed_77744bdd-6fc6-4270-a467-1eb7c7ab34e2.jpg?v=1781284097","url":"https:\/\/zegervanolden.com\/products\/set-of-2-romantica-chairs-piero-ranzani-elam-italy-1960s-f-47717912","provider":"Zeger van Olden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}