Dining Chairs by Carlo Ratti for Industria Legni Curvati, 1950s, Set of 4

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About This Piece

Vintage Design

The set of four Lulli dining chairs, designed by Carlo Ratti for ILC Lissone in the 1950s, features black painted steel legs combined with a curved and shaped veneered wood seat and backrest.

At the beginning of the 20th century in Italy, industries specializing in bentwood furniture emerged, thanks to a license from Michael Thonet and the spread of the technique through International Exhibitions. The Ratti brothers from Monza stood out by using laminated wood sheets to create innovative furniture, also drawing inspiration from avant-garde art movements like Cubism, Futurism, and Abstractionism.

In 1919, at the first Lombard Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Milan, the Ratti brothers presented solid wood furniture as well as curved panel pieces using their own bending system called Telo, which allowed them to create complex, three-dimensional shapes without limits on thickness.

In 1921, at the first Salone del Mobile in Stuttgart, they gained international recognition by exhibiting solid wood and load-bearing plywood furniture with interchangeable covers. In 1939, the brothers parted ways: Mario stayed in Monza and founded Società Compensati Curvi, while Carlo moved to Lissone and established Industria Legni Curvati with his children and son-in-law.

After the war, both companies collaborated with prominent Italian architects such as Gardella, Magistretti, and the Castiglioni brothers, also producing technological objects with curved plywood bodies.

In 1954, a chair designed by Carlo de Carli for Cassina and manufactured by Carlo Ratti won the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award.
After Carlo’s death in 1961, the family continued the business, transforming the company into Carlo Ratti s.a.s., maintaining collaborations with young architects and driving technological innovation in bentwood furniture.

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Creator	Carlo Ratti
Manufacturer	Industria Legni Curvati
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	Unknown
Country of Manufacture	Italy
Identifying Marks	This piece has an attribution mark
Style	Mid-Century
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use
Product Code	IVC-2425740
Materials	Metal, Plywood
Color	Brown
Width	41 cm 41 cm
Depth	51 cm 51 cm
Height	81 cm 81 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Italy
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

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