Pair of mid-1950s armchairs by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Cassina. Newly upholstered in burgundy velvet with solid walnut feet; a model used in the 1955 Homeric lounge. Ready to place.
Specifications:
- Designer: Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
- Manufacturer: Cassina
- Country/Period: Italy, 1954–1955
- Materials: Burgundy velvet upholstery; solid walnut feet
- Conditions: Newly upholstered; wood with light, age-consistent patina; structurally sound
- Dimensions: H 78 × W 62 × D 70 cm
- Price: €2,500 (pair)
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A refined pair of mid-1950s lounge armchairs designed by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali for Cassina. A peer of Gio Ponti and frequent collaborator of Nino Zoncada, Pulitzer Finali was among the leading Italian designers of post-war naval interiors.
This model relates to the armchairs he specified when re-furnishing the lounge of the ocean-liner Homeric in 1955, exemplifying his talent for combining comfort with poised, modern lines.
The enveloping profile—with gently flared arms, a generous seat and a slightly reclined back—speaks to Cassina’s ergonomic intelligence of the period. Newly upholstered in a rich burgundy velvet, the pair has an elegant, saturated presence; tapered solid-walnut feet lift the volume and underline the chair’s light, nautical character. The photographs convey the deep tone of the fabric and the honest, age-consistent patina to the legs.
Technically, the build quality aligns with Cassina’s Meda workshops of the 1950s: well-sprung seats, balanced proportions and durable joinery. The pair has been freshly reupholstered and is ready to place; minor surface wear to the wooden elements is consistent with careful use and enhances authenticity. As noted, this model was employed by Pulitzer Finali in the 1955 Homeric refit, situating it within the designer’s broader work for Italian passenger ships.
For collectors of Italian mid-century seating, the chairs offer both historical relevance and daily usability— comfortable, ideal for domestic living rooms or hospitality lounges seeking post-war Italian character.
