Carlo Bugatti
circa 1900
Blackened wood and walnut structure decorated with horn and bone marquetry. Seat and backrest upholstered in parchment and highlighted with hammered copper medallions; the rear legs of the backrest continue into the front legs, forming a large arc-decircle, each surmounted by a star and highlighted with marquetry motifs.
Rectangular armrests with floral marquetry.
Front legs forming a column, surrounded by embossed copper. Traces of decoration on the parchment.
Height 106 cm - Length 117.5 cm - Depth 50 cm / 41 ¾ x 46 1/16 x 19 11/16 in.

Private collection, Beirut