Peter Shire (American, b. 1947), Rare Early Memphis Production Bel Air Chair

1982, made in Italy by Memphis Murano, featuring original polychrome upholstery and lacquered wood, loose seat cushion, original Memphis label, dated and numbered "21." Approximately 49.5 x 48 x 41 in. Collection of Sydney and Frances Lewis, Richmond, Virginia Memphis Milano, sales catalogue, Milan, 1984 and 1986, n.p. Barbara Radice, Memphis, London, 1985, cover and p. 123 Giuliana Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per l'arredamento domestico, Turin, 2003, p. 310 Peter Shire is a California designer and ceramicist and a founding member of the Memphis Group. His distinctive work combines the group's postmodern aesthetic with distinctly West Coast influences, including Art Deco, 1950s Space Age architecture, hot rodding, surfing, and the vernacular of iconic Southern California hotels. Some foam deterioration to original loose seat cushion; light wear in accordance with age; light staining to one side of loose seat cushion; slight wear to left armrest; some small chips to lacquer; overall good vintage condition.

Estimación:€623.35

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