Infuse your interior with the aesthetic audacity and absolute comfort of 70s Italian design with this superb vintage barber chair. Diverted from its original function to become a focal point in a living room or office, this model stands out with its ultra-graphic lines composed of padded tubular cushions and its heavy steel swivel structure. A rare vintage piece, with a strong character and a resolutely trendy identity.

The Visual Impact: Generous Volume and Quilted Lines

A true sculpture of comfort, this armchair perfectly embodies the spirit of Italy's great design era, where ergonomics meets visual eccentricity.

Structured Comfort: The backrest and seat are formed of generously padded horizontal rolls or tubular cushions, offering exceptional ergonomic support and a very graphic aesthetic. The suspended armrests echo this same tubular volume for enveloping comfort.

Electric Corduroy: Entirely upholstered in a vibrant original pop orange/red corduroy fabric, the armchair beautifully catches the light thanks to the relief of its ribs.

The Rigor of Chrome: Flat chrome steel uprights subtly highlight the structure, while a large round, shiny metallic button adorns the top of the backrest. The large star base ensures perfect stability and smooth rotation.

Features

Vintage Italian Design: Hailing from Italy and dating back to the 1970s, this type of professional chair was designed to be ultra-robust, swivel, and supremely comfortable. Its design is now highly sought after for interiors with character.

Panoramic Aesthetic: The backrest offers a magnificent textured presence and a perfect curve, allowing this armchair to be placed in the center of a room rather than against a wall.

Manufacturing Quality: Heavy materials, excellent quality steel, and meticulous finishes characterize this piece made to last through time.

Technical Specifications

Product: Swivel living room / office armchair (former barber chair)

Origin: Italy

Era: Circa 1970

Style: Vintage / 70s Pop / Space Age

Materials: Heavy internal structure, chrome steel base and uprights, corduroy upholstery

Colors: Electric Orange / Pop Red and Mirror Chrome

Condition: Very good vintage condition (clean and taut velvet, chrome in good shiny condition, perfectly functional swivel mechanism)

Dimensions: Seat height approx. 45 cm, Width approx. 63 cm

💡 The Gallerist's Style Tip

“This Italian barber chair is an absolute "statement piece". Don't try to match it with a complete sofa set: instead, use it as a standalone piece in your living room or as a characterful office chair. Pair it with a smoked glass coffee table, a geometric Berber rug, or concrete pieces for a striking contrast of textures. Its vibrant color will instantly awaken a white room or an overly subdued industrial setting, giving it an editorial touch worthy of a decor magazine.”