Item Description
Some chairs ask you to sit. This one asks you to stay. Produced by the revered I.S.A. Bergamo in Italy around 1950, this large-scale wingback chair is a masterclass in mid-century proportion. The silhouette is both sheltering and sculptural—a generous, high-backed form that wraps around you with an almost architectural gravity. It is a true statement of Italian modernism, where comfort does not compromise line, and presence does not sacrifice warmth. The frame is solid, the bones are excellent, and the scale is simply magnificent. This is the kind of chair that anchors a room, offering a sense of permanence and quiet authority. However, we must be transparent: the chair has been reupholstered at some point in its past, and the work, while serviceable, does not meet the standard this design demands. The current fabric is clean and intact, but its texture and hue fall short of celebrating the chair’s impressive form. To put it plainly, the upholstery does not honor the architecture beneath it. That is where our atelier comes in. We believe this piece deserves nothing less than a complete, professional revival. Our in-house team of master craftsmen and craftswomen specializes in sensitive restorations that preserve the integrity and value of exceptional vintage design. We approach each project with a reverence for the original, ensuring every seam, button, and curve is executed to the highest period-appropriate standard. Reupholstery can be completed prior to shipping in our own workroom. We invite you to select from a carefully curated collection of superb mid-century modern fabrics—rich bouclés, textural weaves, or deep velvets that finally give this imposing chair the couture finish it has always deserved. The result will be a piece reborn: visually breathtaking, deeply comfortable, and ready to be lived in for decades to come. Asking price reflects the current state. Please inquire about our white-glove restoration and shipping options to receive this chair in its fully realized, turnkey form.
