Carlo Bugatti (1856 - 1940)

partially ebonised wood, parchment, leather, copper, brass and pewter, one with geometric inlays and hammered brass roundels, the other with botanical inlays and hammered copper roundels, on shaped and turned legs

Philippe Dejean, Carlo - Rembrandt - Ettore - Jean Bugatti, New York, 1982, p. 95 (for an illustration of a related stool)

Old marks and scratches overall, particularly to edges. Parchment to seats have been replaced and with surface dirt and minor staining. The larger (copper roundel) stool with later suede covering under the side mounts and a number of pins lacking to the roundels and two roundels partially detached. A few minor tears to the copper frieze. The smaller (brass) stool with blemishing and partial degrading to the patina, as can partially be seen in the image. One small stretcher roundel lacking. One or two traces of old woodworm. Both of good structural condition. These are distinctive pieces which would benefit from some attention.
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