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Description

Alessandro Becchi “Toscanolla” dining chairs for Giovannetti, light brown ashwood and straw, Italy, 1970, set of twelve.

Designed by Becchi for Giovannetti in 1970, the “Toscanolla” chair has a presence that’s both grounded and relaxed. The cone-shaped ash legs give it a solid, almost architectural stance, while the handwoven straw seat and curved backrest bring warmth and a natural rhythm to the silhouette.

When placed together, the chairs read like a quiet installation — a dialogue of texture, light, and volume. There’s a clarity to the design that feels aligned with Charlotte Perriand’s “Dordogne” chairs: the same instinct to elevate rural materials through a modern lens, keeping things essential but characterful.

Up close, the Toscanolla reveals what makes it special: the density of the weaving, the soft curve of the back, the subtle grain of the wood tapering toward the floor. Nothing is exaggerated, yet everything feels intentional.

A straightforward, well-crafted chair with its own attitude — easy to place, easy to live with, unmistakably Italian.

Dimensions

Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)
Width: 18.9 in (48 cm)
Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
Seat Height: 18.11 in (46 cm)

Design

1970

Manufacture

1970-1979

Material

Ashwood, Straw

Condition

This set comes from Giovannetti’s original 1970s stock.
Available exclusively in Modernab collection.

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