PAIR RRP £6000 OF B&B ITALIA MAXALTO IMPRIMATUR ANTONIO CITTERIO ARMCHAIRS

Description

Royal House Antiques

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of high back B&B Italia hand made in Italy Maxalto Imprimatur armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio RRP £6000.

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.

These as mentioned are the high back version, you can see them for sale here for the low back, the high back is at the bottom of the page https://www.bebitalia.com/en/armchair-imprimatur

 

The chairs are in lovely used condition throughout, the upholstery is velvet so naturally it has different grains in the light, there’s not stains or marks to note, a little light scuffing in the fabric where your ankles go on one chair but it’s not damage, simply the velvet being brushed one way giving it a different shine in the light, otherwise I can see some light pulls in the fabric on the arm fronts here and there, very small.

 

These chairs as mentioned in the high back and with premium velvet upholstery retail for just over £3,000 per chair.

 

Dimensions

Height:- 90cm

Width:- 70cm

Depth:- 86.5cm with the back to the wall to the front edge of the frame, 91cm to the front of the cushion

 

Imprimatur

Designer: Antonio Citterio

Typology: Armchairs

Collection: Maxalto

Year: 1999

 

The line of Imprimatur sofas is completed by two armchairs with different back heights. The whole range features a lower edge in bronzed nickel painted steel.

 

Quality

 

Our quest for quality in every aspect has always ensured excellence at B&B Italia. B&B Italia products are manufactured with top-quality materials and components that are controlled during every processing phase. Discover the quality of our products the excellence of the materials.

Authenticity

 

B&B Italia relies on its products only with high quality materials and controls the quality during every processing phase. The materials and technologies conceived are an integral part of the study carried out for every product that is designed to highlight both its own identity and customer requirements. Promoting the intrinsic quality of every product has always ensured the excellence of B&B Italia products. Each authentic B&B Italia and Maxalto product is supplied with an authenticity document (Product data sheet-Guarantee) stating that the product is original and is aligned to B&B Italia quality standards. The “Product data sheet-Guarantee” informs the customer about materials, maintenance, warranty, manufacturer and designer.

 

Quality that stands the test of time

 

The unique industrial production technique of B&B Italia upholstered furniture, along with the quality of materials used, guarantees B&B Italia clients a product that is far more durable than the best standards in the sector. B&B Italia guarantees the frame of its padded furniture (sofas, armchairs, chairs and beds) for 10 years from the date of manufacture (as stated on the “Product data sheet – Guarantee”). The production technology of “polyurethane foam mouldings,” which was introduced into the sector by the founder of the company in 1966, revolutionized industrial production of upholstered models, guaranteeing higher and constant quality standards. Precisely, the process entails” sinking” a steel frame in the mould, which is then filled with bayfitrall polyurethane by cold injection. 

 

B&B Italia guarantees the cover, the feet, the materials, accessories and mechanisms making up the product for 26 months from the date of manufacture (as stated on the enclosed “Product data sheet – Guarantee”) against any manufacturing defect including lacquering and frame of not upholstery products.

 

Fabrics

 

B&B Italia’s textile collection is the result of in-depth research into weaves, natural and synthetic yarns which, often produced on an exclusive-rights basis, harmoniously adorn each original B&B Italia product to merge into any home environment. The extensive offer of the fabric and leather collection is designed to meet the demands of an international market. Fabrics undergo the following set of quality tests to assess their quality and durability: resistance to abrasion, formation of pilling, light fastness, resistance to traction, resistance to laceration and to rubbing. To further improve performance, some of our fabrics are subjected to finishing treatments, such as, for instance:

 

– stain proofing: chemical finish by impregnating the fabric with macromolecular substances that prevent liquids from being absorbed by fabric fibre.

 

– sanfor: finish aimed at stabilizing a fabric. applied usually to fabrics meant to be washed in water.

 

– buffing: mechanical finish aimed at obtaining a “peach skin” effect. the fabric surface is exposed to abrasion to achieve a softer feel.

 

– fireproofing: chemical finish, by impregnation or back-coating of the fabric with products that enhance its fire resistance.

Woods

To highlight the distinctive characteristics of the wood and its natural quality, B&B Italia subjects wood to an open pore finish. For finishes in light oak, black oak, or smoky oak, before applying a clear finish, the surface is subjected to a “brushing” process that highlights the grain in the wood. For grey coloured oak, the colour applied is designed not to alter the original characteristics of the wood itself.

Oak used in B&B Italia’s productions is solely ribbed american rift white oak. This material typically presents a straight but irregular grain, sometimes with a coarse texture.

Rosewood is native of Latin America and comes from cultivations that are controlled and managed by local governments. The grain and chromatic reflections of this noble wood make it unique and inimitable in the framework of wood types.

Teak, which is solely used for the outdoor collection, is one of the most precious tropical woods for its exceptional resistance to atmospheric agents. this special feature is based on the fact that it contains a natural oily resin that makes it highly resistant, thus enhancing the degree of waterproofing.

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask.

Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid.  

 

ABOUT US

Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on     

 

PAYMENTS

We accept payment via Bitcoin, Bitcoin cash, Ethereum, Bacs, Chaps, PayPal or Card, we would kindly ask that all items are paid for within 48 hours and collected within 7 working days, we can hold all paid items for 14 days free of charge, there after a £20 a week storage fee will apply. We have long term storage which is very economically priced, we are happy to hold stock for as long as needed providing it is arranged prior to the purchase 

If sold items aren’t collected within three months and no arrangements have been made for long term storage you will forfeit the item and payment

 

CONDITION

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed

Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity  

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade   

 

DELIVERY OR COLLECTION

This item is available for collection from our Pulborough warehouses RH20-1DF by appointment only, alternatively we can have it delivered nationwide to include Scotland, Wales and Ireland for a fee

Please contact me via email, alternatively my contact information is under the business seller section of the listing, with your postcode for a delivery quotation, as mentioned above the fee listed covers with the M25 for the UK, for international deliveries the amount listed covers local Europe only so parts of Belgium and France

Please be sure to include which item you would like to buy as the price is determined on size and distance, if you would like more than one piece of furniture the courier offers a substantial discount on the second and third item, for international shipping please view the below information   

  

COURIER, LARGE ITEMS ONLY THAT CAN’T BE POSTED

We can arrange delivery nationwide, mostly with our nominated couriers, for Europe we use one reasonably priced professional company that we trust, for the rest of the world we use international shippers that can send any size item crated via air freight within 7-14 days after crating or soft packed and container shipped via sea freight within 30-60 days. The time frames outlined are guides only, non-domestic shipping is almost entirely governed by the airlines, sea freight loading times and custom clearances

Whomever delivers will always require help on the larger items to unload, the price you will be quoted will always be based on this assumption, if this is not possible, please let us know as it will affect the price to send a two-person team

Delivery is to the ground floor only, again if you need help upstairs or in flats etc that’s absolutely not a problem, the couriers charge £10-£20 per flight per man per item, if you have a working elevator then naturally there’s no additional fee

All courier fees are paid by yourself directly to the courier company, the contract for delivery is between yourselves the client and whichever courier you chose from those available I’m happy to accommodate your own courier after a cleared payment has been received, they need to book in a collection time with at least 24 hours notice, all collections must be made within 14 working days of the close of the sale unless agreed by prior arrangement  

 

IMPORT DUTY

Most countries charge some kind of import duty however almost all of our items won’t incur any charges as the items are exempt from tax due to the age and materials used

For European deliveries the price you will be quoted will include all clearance documentation and any customs charges so there won’t be any additional fees

For international deliveries such as the United States there can be some import duty to pay and or a clearance fee, I would estimate that 99% of all deliveries clear customs without being stopped for either

All duties are the responsibility of the purchaser who is the importer, they can’t be covered by the seller or shipping agent or factored in with additional retrospective discounts

 

RETURNS

Royal House Antiques offers a no quibble return policy if the item is not as described, if there are any issues with the piece you will be refunded in full once the item has been returned and inspected within 14 days, alternatively if there is a small issue, we can discuss finding a mutual resolution that makes all parties happy

We don’t offer a sale on approval service which means you can purchase the item, have it delivered and if you simply don’t like it, return it, this comes under change of mind or doesn’t fit. There is a lot of time, money and work involved in transporting goods around the world, the costs incurred can be vast so my advice would be if you are unsure on a piece please ask as many questions as you like to make sure you understand everything before you buy, if you are still unsure then please either arrange a viewing in person or if that’s not possible then don’t buy from an online retailer, perhaps look for a local gallery instead