Stringa Lounge Chair

Stringa Lounge Chairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova — Original Bordeaux/Burgundy Leather and Felt Lounge Chairs on a Tubular Chrome Frame. Few designs capture the experimental spirit of late 1960s Italian design as elegantly as the Stringa series by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova. While collectors occasionally encounter the iconic Stringa sofa, an original matching pair of lounge chairs is exceptionally rare. Preserved together and retaining all of their original components, these chairs represent one of the most desirable configurations of Aulenti's celebrated design. Their architectural composition of tubular chrome, suspended cushions and leather strap construction reflects Aulenti's unique ability to merge engineering and comfort into a sculptural object. The design is distinguished by its exposed structural framework, with thick leather straps supporting the original felt backed cushions and beautifully patinated bordeaux leather upholstery. Every element remains true to the original production, including the leather upholstery, felt back cushions, leather support straps and original internal cushion filling. Unlike many surviving examples, this pair has never been reupholstered or altered. The leather displays a rich, honest patina acquired over decades of use, while the cushions retain their original shape and character. Gae Aulenti remains one of the most influential figures in postwar Italian design. Produced by the legendary Poltronova alongside works by Ettore Sottsass, Archizoom and Superstudio, the Stringa series stands as an important example of Italian Radical Design. Original matching pairs are seldom encountered on the international market, making this an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly collectible and increasingly scarce museum quality set.