Decorator Assembled "Twisted-Rope" Gilt-Iron Patio Suite, Italy, second half 20th century

Gilt-iron, glass, upholstery, marble
Comprising three armchairs, two side chairs, a dinette table, a side table, two nesting tables, and a stool
Dinette table with applied metal tag: "Made in Italy"

(H: 36, W: 21 3/4, D: 32 in. (the armchairs); H: 33 3/4, W: 17, D: 22 in. (the side chairs))

Qty: (10)

Provenance

From the Estate of David Ford Sr.

All pieces in generally fair estate condition, showing varying degrees of wear. Three armchairs with moderate to heavy gilt surface losses, generally concentrated to arms, backrests, and feet; some feet with some verdigris oxidation; signs of use outdoors; no breaks or repairs; sturdy and usable. Side chairs showing heavy surface oxidation; complete finish loss consistent with age and persistent outdoor use; surfaces fully oxidized with surface rusting; sturdy and well-made; no breaks or repairs; heavier rusting along feet. Dinette table with moderate surface oxidation and finish loss; split and losses to marble base; replaced glass top; usable as-is. Side table with brighter gilt painted finish; some flaking to finish, particularly to legs and edges of tabletop; removable glass with chips and losses to edges and some surface scratches. Nesting tables with moderate to heavy surface oxidation consistent with outdoor use; heavy rusting and verdigris to feet; removable glass tops with some surface scratches; no large chips or breaks; no breaks or repairs to frames. Stool in very nice overall condition, likely did not see outdoor use; gentle finish wear showing red painted surface below gilt; presents attractively; no breaks or repairs; normal light wear; removable seat cushion (newer replacement) in good usable condition.